Every year a fair is held near our village. The fair is held on the occasion of annual cattle show. This cattle show is arranged by the whole state of Punjab. In this fair, cattle from all the corners of Punjab are brought by their owners. As this fair attracts the people from all the neighbouring villages and states, many other items of public interest are displayed there. When I reached the spot, I noticed many things. First of all, there was one bazaar where shopkeepers were selling articles of daily use.
As I moved further, I saw a merry go round. On it many boys and girls were having joy ride. Then I moved to another side. Here, some wrestling bouts had been organized. The renowned wrestlers of the adjoining areas had come here to participate in the wrestling. It was an interesting scene to see them pushing and grappling each other. From a distance, I saw a circle of people. When I went near it, I saw a snake charmer surrounded by spectators. He was playing on his flute pipe. The pipe was giving out a very melodious tune. Before his flute, a serpent was dancing. He seemed completely hypnotized by the sound of flute.
The fair was arranged on a grand scale. Many people had come to buy and sell their cattle, some of which fetched very high prices. Many farmers brought bulls of good breed. The cattle were exhibited nicely. Every fair-goer was buying something or other. Some destitute, lame, crippled and handicapped men and women were begging for alms. Passers-by were giving them a rupee or two out of charity.
I enjoyed this fair very much. It was enthralling for me to see this fair. A flood of humanity was all that I could see there. In the evening the rush began to disappear. I felt very tired after returning home. But I enjoyed this delightful fair to my heart’s content.
Vocabulary
Renowned—famous
Enthralling—alluring