The fair runs for about a week and is very popular. This photo shows the crowd of people queuing at the entrance. The writing translates to "Chitwan Festival 2075" ( ... because Nepal uses a solar calendar which differs from our Gregorian one. Their New Year corresponds to 14th April with us this year!)
This is the area outside the fair where the people park their motorcycles ... like sardines!
In fact, the fair is so busy that there is a one way system for people to follow. Here is the avenue that leads to the Fun Park which has 2 big Ferris Wheels ... as well as the usual assortment of rides that are designed to make you dizzy, scream, nauseous ... or even worse!
The fair is similar to the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and the Royal Melbourne Show in Australia ... except without the animals and heavy machinery. There is less produce and more stalls selling clothes. Here is a photo from inside the vegetable display tent. Unfortunately, the cauliflowers were past their best.
This turkey cock was very protective of his chicks.
Warm milk is stirred round this stainless steel container to produce a delicacy called Khuwa. It was quite tasty ... but a little too sweet for my liking.
The Tharu people are indigenous to this area. There was an interesting display of their traditional housing. They use local grasses and bamboo to form a framework that is then covered with mud.
Almost every Nepali that I speak with has a relative or friend who either studies or works in Australia. Heaps of adverts can be seen encouraging students to apply for places in Australian universities. Here is the huge one that was erected outside the fair.
I hope they are all treated well in Australia.
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