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Desert Fair
07 Feb, 2009 - 09 Feb, 2009

This festival is held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

February is the month of celebration for the Golden City, Jaisalmer. A celebration of Rajput heritage, Desert festival is organized by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. It is one of the most popular of all festivals in Rajasthan. Camel race and other cultural programmes are main attraction of The Desert Festival. Many interesting competitions are held during this festival. It is full of singing and dancing and folk music. Many prominent folk artists of Rajasthan perform during this famous festival.

Activities

The perfect time to visit the golden city is during the Desert Festival, held in Jan/Feb. every year, when the city reverberates to the sound of melodious tunes and rhythms. Folk dances, exciting competitions an contests, especially the turban-tying contest. Mr. Desert contest and camel races enliven the festivities. Colorful craft bazaars are set up for the occasion and a sound and light spectacle is organized wit folk artists performing against the splendid backdrop of the famous Sam sand dunes on the full moon night. Surely a not-to-be missed event.

Next Event Date:

07-Feb,2009	- 09-Feb,2009
28-Jan,2010	- 30-Jan,2010

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