This cultural fiesta, organized by the Rajasthan Tourism, Municipal Board, Mt.Abu & District Administration is held every year during the summer season. A Ceremonial procession of folk performances of Rajasthan and Gujarat kicks off the festival from the RTDC Hotel Shikhar to Nakki Lake Chowk. This festival is held for 3 days, a ballad is sung, followed by folk dances called Gair and Ghoomar on the very first day absorbing the spectators. With lots of folk and classical music, regional folk dancing, the festival manages to give us an outlook of the tribal life and the vivid culture of Rajasthan.
The steep rocks, serene lakes, scenic locations and the lovely climate of Mount Abu make it a perfect location for the festival. The festival also showcases the warmth and cheerfulness of the locals, who are very welcoming, cheerful and also very hospitable. Events such as the boat race on the Nakki Lake, Horse Race, and Tug of War etc. also draw a lot of attention from the visitors. However, the much awaited event is it “Sham-e-Qawwali” meaning an evening of Qawwali, a musical extravaganza featuring some of the most renowned qawwals (the singers) from different parts of India who delight the audience. The last day of this colourful and lively event concludes with a display of dazzling fireworks.
This year the Festival will be held from 15th of May to 17th of May, 2011.
If you would like to be a part of this colorful celebration, please visit : http://mountabu.nic.in/sumfest.htm
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