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India is land of festivals and unique traditions. People in this country
celebrate any occasion with immense joy and elation. Baisakhi is one festival in
the country which is celebrated with loud celebrations and merriment throughout
the country. However, the zealous and vibrant celebrations in Punjab can’t be
compared to the celebration at any other place in the country. One unique
feature of the festical is the Baisakhi Mela (fair). One can explore the vivid
and vibrant culture of the rural life of Punjab in such fairs. As most of the
Punjab is a farming state, the farmers of the state happy with the harvest and
the consequent prosperity make merry and participate in the Vaisakhi fair with
joy and enthusiasm.
Baisakhi Mela in India
Baisakhi Fairs are tremendously popular in Punjab. It is one of the most awaited
celebrations during the entire year. People from far off places come with their
family and friends to take part in these colorful fairs. Most captivating
features of these Vaisakhi Mela are the crazy bhangra and gidda performances.
Other than this, you can also get to see activities like races, wrestling bouts,
singing and acrobatics in the fair. Some rural folk artists with instruments
like vanjli and algoza also entertain people.
Baisakhi Fairs are made more beautiful by the stalls of local handicrafts and
items like bangles, toys, and other trinkets of domestic use. Food stalls
selling scrumptious Punjabi dishes are also the key crowd-puller in the Mela.
Baisakhi Fairs at the Talwandi Sabo is famous for its colorful celebrations all
over the world. The popularity of the vibrant Baisakhi fair is not only limited
to villages of Punjab, Baisakhi melas are equally awaited in the big cities and
small towns of the other states in the country.
Baisakhi Fairs Around The World
With the migration of Punjabis all over the world, Vaisakhi fairs have also
marked their presence in other countries of the world, where there is a
significant Sikh population. This fair has now become almost a global occasion;
thanks to the significant Sikh population spread every where in the world. In
UK, the Baisakhi Fairs are organized with zest at Trafalgar Square in London.
Liveliness and enthusiasm of these Baisakhi fairs pulls the people of various
other communities, religion and ethnicity towards itself. Baisakhi celebrations
in the city of Toronto, New York and New Jersey are also very popular. The
participation of Bollywood stars and singers in the international Baisakhi Fairs
makes this fair a glitzy and glamorous affair. Lively Bhangra and Gidda
performances and the internationally acclaimed Punjabi cuisine are the major
crowd pullers in the fair.
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