Camel Festival in Bikaner is among the most exclusive festivals in the land of the Rajputs, Rajasthan. It is a grand occasion and a good reason to celebrate for all people in Bikaner. This event is organized by the Rajasthan Government, Department of Tourism, Art and Culture.
The Bikaner Camel Festival is held in the month of January, every year. As suggested by the name, it is unique among the Bikaner fairs and festivals. The ships of the desert, as the camels are lovingly called, are seen in their total grandeur in this Camel Fair of Bikaner. Loads of camel performances are arranged like:
- Camel dances
- Camel races
- Bouncy camel rides
- Camel shows
All these colorful displays fascinate the spectators and the tourists who come from all around the world. The local people and the tourists, all become a part of the festivity and enjoys their hearts out in the exclusive camel affair of Bikaner. What adds to the fervor of the camel festival of Bikaner is the authentic regional folk dance and music that are performed by the folk artists.
With the procession of camels most beautifully adorned, the carnival is started. Apart from the different kinds of camel activities, various competitions are also held in the camel fair like:
- Best decorated camel
- Best camel milking
- Best camel hair-cut
- Best fur-cutting design
The festival also arranges for tea and sweets that are made of camel milk. These are famous for their rich taste. On the special occasion of camel festival, these sweetmeats are made available to the visitors.
Last Updated on 19 December 2011
