SALT OF THE EARTH
Sunday evening saw me make a beeline to Lalbagh with a friend. Steady drizzle notwithstanding, I was determined to view the “Janapada Jatre” – the folk fair to all you uninitiated.
Seated on the hillock that is a famous landmark of the gardens was a sea of humanity from all walks of life. Mouthwatering smells of roasted corn and masala chai permeated the air.
A sense of expectancy surrounded the crowd. The show began, right on time, I might add. What followed was a spectacle par excellence. A riot of color, pulsating drums, perfect synchronization and some heart stopping acrobatics by a woman, no less, held the audience in thrall.
For an hour and a half, rain or no rain, the crowd egged the folk dancers on. Move over, Boogie Woogie and all you reality dance shows. This is the real thing!!!
Seated on the hillock that is a famous landmark of the gardens was a sea of humanity from all walks of life. Mouthwatering smells of roasted corn and masala chai permeated the air.
A sense of expectancy surrounded the crowd. The show began, right on time, I might add. What followed was a spectacle par excellence. A riot of color, pulsating drums, perfect synchronization and some heart stopping acrobatics by a woman, no less, held the audience in thrall.
For an hour and a half, rain or no rain, the crowd egged the folk dancers on. Move over, Boogie Woogie and all you reality dance shows. This is the real thing!!!
posted by newatthis at 9:22 PM
4 Comments:
Hi,
Your Writing is Simply Superb.
It looks like I missed it very much.
Congrates.
You got the Chance to see the Event.
Keep on writing good stuff like this.
You are a Mentor for me.
Regards,
Bommannan.R
I'm amazed by your ability to glamorize about seemingly uneventful events. We need folks like you to market Karnataka, Kannada and even India.
Kudos.
Excellent writing skills.
thank you all!!!
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