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Chandigarh hosts carnival to project city's aspirations | Chandigarh is trying hard to project itself as a hub for industry, films, entertainment and tourism, and the recently concluded two-day annual carnival projected the city's aspirations. Inaugurated by Punjab
Governor General (Retd.) Dr. S F Rodrigues, the two-day fair attracted thousands
of visitors from the city and surrounding areas. To promote film production and
acting in Chandigarh, city-based companies like Mad Arts, Jaspal Bhatti film school
and others showcased the available infrastructure and facilities. Theatrical performances,
film shooting, and talent hunt contests caught the attention of youngsters. "This
time we have setup a film city. We believe that it will help in promoting cinematic
tourism, and we hope that such events will prove helpful in promoting Chandigarh
tourism," said Arvind Malhotra, General Manager of Tourism. Rajsthani dancers
also presented the Kucchhi Ghodhi or Dummy Horse dance to an enthusiastic crowd.
An absorbing mix of fun and festivity and interesting activities, the carnival
showcased the rich cultural vibrancy of Punjab. The rural traditions, its food
and costumes captivated everyone. "This colourful exhibition is very appealing
to eyes, so it was overall a very nice experience and I appreciate the enthusiasm
in the people here because fairs are organized everywhere but over time culture
was dying out but Chandigarh seems very active in keeping its heritage alive.
It will not let it fade away," said Chhavi, a visitor from Rajasthan. Kewal Krishan,
a visitor from Chandigarh, said: "Education is one thing but besides that the
children get to learn a lot of new things with the various activities at such
places. What is happening across the world and a lot more. There are many activities
here and various stalls have been set up. If we start making our children aware
of the traffic rules now, it stays in their minds forever." The artistic endeavours,
handicrafts, tourism-related activities, traffic management, depiction of Indian
culture and heritage through different modes dominated the fair. The annual magnificent
show of colourful tableaus and art works attracted huge crowds, including foreign
tourists as well as locals, sending out the message of working in partnership
for a good cause. Around 150 artists of North Zone Cultural Centre, cultural peasantry
and artistic creative activities also made the show a success. A unique feature
of the event was programmes on educational and social themes, including 'Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyaan', AIDS control and empowerment of youth. |
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