Mount Abu Summer Festival 2017

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May 9,2017

The usually morbid summer of the desert is dazzled up Summer Festival in Mount Abu, on 9th-10th may! The picturesque scenario of steep mountains and breezy winds make up for more than an ideal festive mood. The two-days festival consists of everything defined as fun; from tug-of-war to extensive cultural and folk traditions.

Mount Abu Summer Festival

 

Starting on the eve of Buddha Poornima, the festival is celebrated with great vigor and unkempt joy, among the locals. The raw and warm hospitality of the residents makes you feel cherished and part of something grand. Be a part of this gorgeous festival, full of colors and vivacity!

The festival starts with Ballads and folklore music, along with an entourage of folk dancers who show off their talent in the most magnificent manner. Various artists from Rajasthan as well as Gujarat take part in it, and revel in the exciting event.

Mount Abu Summer Festival

The festival also hosts a local boat race, at Nakki Lake in Mount Abu. While the first day is full of talent found in abundance, the second and the final days are granted to several competitions. Some of the inclusions in the activities, games, and shows are: Skater’s Show, CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) Band Show, Panihari Matka Race, Horse Race, et cetera. The locals take great interest and joy in participating as well as cheering in the displays of talents, and programs.

The festival is concluded with a mesmerizing display of glittering fireworks that entrance the onlookers and captures the night sky! There is also an evening specialty called Shaam-E-Qawalli, a sort of musical evening.

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