The people in Himachal love festivals and participate
in all the local festivals and fairs with great enthusiasm. Most
of the fairs and festivals are connected with the various seasonal
changes. There are many folklores connected with the beginning
of each festivals. These fairs offer a clear glimpse into the
lives, the beliefs and the popular customs of the rural life in
Himachal. Each district has its own sequence of annual fairs which
are connected with the historical and sociological background
of that area. Festivals have an important place in the lives of
the people in Himachal. The Sikh festivals are celebrated largely
in the cities. The tribal festivals have their own identity which
is totally different from the festival celebration elsewhere.
