A village fair

Introduction: A village fair http://www.facebook.com/lnb sohel colourful

exhibition held periodically in a partucullar place of the village. It is a great source
of entertainment for the villagers.

Occasion: A village fair is generally held in an open space. Sometimes, it is held

in the bank of a river or near a temple. The occasion may be religious or cultural
according to the tradition of the local people. Nowadays, Baishakhi Mela is being
held in many parts of the country.

Description: men and women of all the ages and particularly the children find
great delight in visiting the village fair. The things that attract all kind of people
including the children are exhibited and sold there. The rural craftsman and
artisans exhibit and sell their hand made goods. Clothes of various kinds, ready
made germents, cheap fancy goods, clay pots, whistles, bamboo flutes, toys, dolls,
utensils, cheap sweets, cosmetics etc. have the greatest demand in the fair.

Attraction : The special attraction of the village fair is its circus party, travelling
jatra party, nagordolas and magic shows. All these keep them spell bound till the
fair ends.

Merits: A village fair is a meeting place for the villagers. They meet their friends
and relatives there. Thus the fair strengthens the bond of the village people.

Demerites: Sometimes pickpockets and naughty boys create various problems

for the visitors. Moreover, gamblers often tempt the simple villagers to gambling
which causes them heavy loss.

Conclusion: A village fair is a means of recreation, change; and social get

together of the village people. It breaks the monotony and boredom of their life.
The government should encourage the fairs as they help development of rural arts
and crafts.