Holi Mela infuse vibrancy and enthusiasm amongst people in India and
abroad. Large number of tourists are attracted towards these grand affair of
Holi celebration. Holi fairs are more popular in villages than they are in
cities. People from far off villages specially move down to the village
holding the Holi Fair a week before the festival. Holi Mela serves as a full
entertainment package for young children and elders. One can visualize the
craze and love to celebrate the colorful festival with these Holi fairs.
Excitement for Holi Mela
Excitement for Holi Mela is palpable amongst the visitors. Their broad
smile, garish clothes and enthusiasm says it all. Holi Mela hold much
importance for people who live far from their families. Holi Mela showcase
the best of Indian culture and Holi celebrations, that's why most of the
people living far off take out time to be attend Holi fair. Grand Holi Melas
are usually organized in villages which has a special cultural and
traditional touch to it. People from India and other countries come to
celebrate the colorful festival of Holi by visiting special Holi Melas.
But apart from serving as the source of entertainment Holi Mela play a
significant role of bringing people together. During these fairs people come
closer and renew relationships. Holi fairs help children to understand their
religion and the festival in the most joyous manner. In several Holi Fairs,
competitions for children are also organized to attract the kids and bring
out their latent talent.
Holi Mela – Splash of Colors and Fun
Holi Mela is becoming an ideal option for people who want to spend Holi in
a different and more colorful way. People enthusiastically visit these fairs
to enjoy the Holi Festival. Color is the main theme of the Holi fair. Every
where one can see fragrant colors either kept in thalis or gunny bags. Even
shopkeepers are seen with painted faces and hands to create the perfect aura
of Holi Festival. People also smear each others' faces with a little bit of
gulal and abeer.
Different stalls lined up at the fair are also based on some or the other
Holi theme. A separate section for Holi dance and songs is created where
artists from various places come and entertain people. Magic and puppet
shows based on various themes drew maximum attention of the visitors
especially kids. Large food sections including variety of special Holi
sweets and other dishes is too difficult for the visitors to resist. People
love to taste the traditional Holi sweets like gujiya and malpuas. Besides,
stalls of traditional clothes, Holi toys for kids and jewelry, there are
special shops selling beautiful earthen pots indicating the advent of
summer. Shops like those of handcrafted items attract a large number of
foreign visitors. Main attraction of the Holi Mela are the traditional
drinks of Bhaang and Thandai. People present in the Holi fair love to taste
the traditional drink and enjoy the excitement of Holi.
