Fairs of Manipur

Fairs of Manipur

Located in the southward Sub-Himalayan ranges in the north east of India is the state Manipur. “Switzerland of India” as said by Lord Irwin, Manipur possesses of a truly remarkable landscape with gently rising and falling hills, captivating green valleys, intense forest and crystal clear lakes. Since ages more than about thirty tribal groups have coexisted in Manipur keeping up with the ever altering geo-cultural environment. These groups have never left their culture and tradition. To mark various prestigious and historic occasions an assortment of fairs are conducted with sticking to all the traditional aspects. Fairs provide the best insight to tradition and culture of Manipuri people. The fairs are celebrated with all the juvenility soaked deep with glee. Dance, music, games and everything enjoyable fills the fun and frolic air of the fairs. People greet each other with heart touching warmth which is visible all around. Besides, all the activities, food serve as one of the main attractions as you get to know about the multi cuisine of Manipur making the fairs lot more enjoyable. There is truly some thing distinct about the fairs that bounds you towards this naturally and culturally rich northeastwardly state of India.