Fete De Pondicherry

Pondicherry has a great cultural, historical, political and archaeological importance attached to it. Its an ancient city with rich traditions. Some of the excavation works near Arikamedu, Pondicherry have revealed that it flourished during the Greko - Roman times. Later it became the French Capital of India and got highly influenced by their rich culture and way of life. All these cultural influx helped to build a very pleasing social structure. The people are very peace loving and festive minded. They observe numerous Fairs & Festivals of Pondicherry and among them the Fete De Pondicherry is definitely a special one.

The Fete De Pondicherry coincides with the Indian Independence Day, the Liberation Day and the Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo as it is held between 15th and 17th August. The Art and Cultural Department of Pondicherry organizes a cultural parade on this day. Fantastic cultural functions are held around the city. Eminent classical musicians and folk artists are invited from every corner of the country to perform in these programs. Thousands of people come out in the roads to celebrate. They wear new clothes and throw parties. Along with their friends and families, they attend the cultural shows.

This time of the year in Pondicherry is very special in terms of the tourism activities of the area. Tourists and visitors in large numbers come in during this festival to indulge themselves in the merrymaking. The city wears a carnival look to welcome them.