Desert Festival
The desert festival of Jaisalmer reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditional legacy of the bygone era. The famous desert festival provides the local indigenous inhabitants and tourists with a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique folk music and dance of Jaisalmer.
An integral part of Jaisalmer people, culture,festivals, the desert festival brings back the old glory and grandeur of the ancient times through its unique socio- cultural programme. The traditional dance of Ghoomar and Kalbeliya fill the air with music, joy and mirth. Dressed in traditional attires, the performers perform the dances with full dedication and enthusiasm.
The Desert Festival draws several tourists from far and wide who are absolutely awed by the grand celebration. The Jaisalmer Fort wears a special decorative look on the occasion. The various art and craft works of the place are put to display during the celebrations of the Desert Festival. Amidst the picturesque landscape of golden sand dunes, Jaisalmer extends a traditional welcome to the tourists during the Desert Festival of the place. The cultural evenings of the festival provide the audience with a scope to enjoy the artistic caliber and creative imagination of the artists which is reflected in their flawless performance.
A unique feature of the Desert Festival is the camel show. Commonly referred to as the ship of the desert, the camels are decorative with colorful pieces of highly embroidered cloths. The best dressed camel receives an award from the organizers. The camel dance and camel polo are some of the other attractions of the Desert Festival.
The desert festival of Jaisalmer reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditional legacy of the bygone era. The famous desert festival provides the local indigenous inhabitants and tourists with a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique folk music and dance of Jaisalmer.
An integral part of Jaisalmer people, culture,festivals, the desert festival brings back the old glory and grandeur of the ancient times through its unique socio- cultural programme. The traditional dance of Ghoomar and Kalbeliya fill the air with music, joy and mirth. Dressed in traditional attires, the performers perform the dances with full dedication and enthusiasm.
The Desert Festival draws several tourists from far and wide who are absolutely awed by the grand celebration. The Jaisalmer Fort wears a special decorative look on the occasion. The various art and craft works of the place are put to display during the celebrations of the Desert Festival. Amidst the picturesque landscape of golden sand dunes, Jaisalmer extends a traditional welcome to the tourists during the Desert Festival of the place. The cultural evenings of the festival provide the audience with a scope to enjoy the artistic caliber and creative imagination of the artists which is reflected in their flawless performance.
A unique feature of the Desert Festival is the camel show. Commonly referred to as the ship of the desert, the camels are decorative with colorful pieces of highly embroidered cloths. The best dressed camel receives an award from the organizers. The camel dance and camel polo are some of the other attractions of the Desert Festival.
