Rajasthan Diwas, India, Mar 2007

Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated in the state of Rajasthan but most of all in Jaipur. Anu & I visited Jaipur to record and witness this in March 2007. Rajasthan Day celebrations held from March 30. Bengalis comprise the single largest linguistic group to visit Rajasthan as tourists so to attract more tourists from there, the themes were around Bengal.

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Rajasthan Day Festival - Jaipur Festival. Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated in the state of Rajasthan but most of all in Jaipur in March 2007. The City of Jaipur hosts the Rajasthan Day Festival (Rajasthan Diwas) which is an amalgamation of Jaipur Heritage International Festival and Rajasthan Foundation Day Celebrations.
Shiamak Davar and his team's dance at the Rajasthan Day Celebrations in Jaipur, March/April 2007, India. With the aim of showcasing Rajasthan State's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations were held from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students were organized.
Cultural show and dance at the Sports Complex stadium for the Rajasthan Day Celebrations in Jaipur, March/April 2007, India. With the aim of showcasing Rajasthan State's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations were held from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students were organized.
Lighter moments at the Rajasthan Day Celebrations in Jaipur, March/April 2007, India. This lady was part of the group from Punjab. With the aim of showcasing Rajasthan State's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations were held from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students were organized.
Children dressed up and ready for their song & dance performance on the occasion of the Rajasthan Day Celebrations in Jaipur, March/April 2007, India. With the aim of showcasing Rajasthan State's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations were held from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students were organized.
Ladies who were part of the troupe from Orissa getting dressed before their performance of song and dance at the Rajasthan Day Celebrations in Jaipur, March/April 2007, India. With the aim of showcasing Rajasthan State's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations were held from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students were organized.
Ladies part of the troupe from Orissa before their performance of song and dance at the Rajasthan Day Celebrations in Jaipur, March/April 2007, India. With the aim of showcasing Rajasthan State's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations were held from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students were organized.

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