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Last night of Pushkar fair enthralls audience

     Pushkar (Rajasthan): The last night of Pushkar saw a variety of cultural and folk musical programmes that enthralled both domestic and foreign tourists. The glittering lights in the lawns of tourist village area in Pushkar were a major attraction for foreigners. The tourists used to come out of their hotel rooms to roam around this place during late nights. "It was a thrilling experience. It was nice to be here. I think we missed it all this while when we didn't come for so many years," said Dr Signhvi, a tourist. For most of the foreign tourists, walking in Pushkar during night was a great experience. "It's vibrant and every bit of it is exciting. It never seems to go to sleep. All the lights show up more beautifully at night. The temples look more beautiful and the environment is just full of life," said Allen, a foreign tourist. "I find Pushkar fascinating at night. This evening we watched the sunset over here, sun going down in the west with camels in the foreground. In the east, we had the mooon. I love the way all the people congregate in the evenings and sit around the fire and talk to each other," said Suzi, another tourist. The open auditorium in Pushkar village echoed with the sounds of audience clapping of visitors, where Rajasthan's famous artist Gulabo presented a fusion of French and Indian music. A 22-year- old foreign student of her's, named Maria danced along with her besides singing the Rajasthani folk songs. "I had a great experience in dancing and singing with Gulabo. It's important for me to dance with her," said Maria. Maria was fascinated by Indian music since the age of 10 and since then there has been no looking back. Now Maria dreams to learn more about Indian classical music and dance.
-Nov 27, 2004