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Fairs
And Festivals
The Gay and vivacious Punjabi's are very fond of fairs and festivals and almost
every fortnight there is a fair or a festival in one part of the state or the
other. People come to participate in such functions from far-off places,
trudging dusty distances. Many a fair is held in memory of a saint or a pir, and
people from all communities living in a village participate in it. Men, women
and children of all ages, classes and creeds flock in hundreds and enjoy the
numerous fascinating features of the fair : races, singing, wrestling bouts,
acrobatics etc. They play on folk instruments, such as Vanjli and Algoza.
To a lover of culture, a Punjabi fair is an aesthetic treat. In the life of a
Punjabi, fair and festivals are always an occasion to wear new clothes.
Both old and young come out in their multi-coloured and smartest best. Some
enthusiasts colour and brush up even their cattle and take them along.
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