People from the plains of Northern India rush to
Himachal Pradesh in summers, to escape the heat of the harsh sun. It is
during this time that a variety of programs, cultural and folk
performances and tourism fairs are organized by the Government of
Himachal Pradesh. One such festival is Summer Festival, organized in the
beautiful hill station of Shimla, in the month of May. It is organized
at the Ridge of Shimla and attracts tourists from all over the country.
The major attractions of this festival are various local folk dance
performances, performances by school children, art and handicrafts
exhibition, photographs exhibition, posters exhibition, a flower show
and a number of competitions. There is also a unique fashion show that
aims at showcasing the folk and traditional costumes of the region,
along with a folk dance festival, the Red Cross Fair and numerous sports
tournaments.
Eminent singers and celebrities come from various parts of India to
participate in the amazing Summer Festival of Simla. At the time of the
festival, a fair is also organized in Shimla, where the local people put
up stalls displaying the exquisite handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh. One
of the major festivals of Shimla, the Summer Festival aims at promoting
the rich tradition and culture of the state throughout the Indian
subcontinent.
