The Baisakhi Fair

Baisakhi is an important fair for the Punjabis. It is celebrated every year on the thirteenth of April. In the second week of March, the wheat crop starts ripening. Farmers feel happy to see the fruit of their labor. On Baisakhi day, they offer their prayers to God. It is a day of thanksgiving Early in the morning, they go to their fields and harvest a portion of the field. It symbolizes the beginning of the harvesting season. Then people dress in their best and flock to the fair. It is really a sight to see the Baisakhi fair. Everybody looks happy. Vendors from the nearby towns come and set up their stalls. The sweet-shops draw the biggest crowds-young girls and married women are seen buying earrings and bangles. The hawkers cry at the top of their voice to attract the customers. Jugglers and magicians also come to this fair. They entertain the people with their feats of skill. Sometimes, government stalls are also set up at the Baisakhi fair. Competitions in different games are held. The winners are cheered lustily and rewarded. Farmers bring their bullock carts and take part in races. Everybody feels excited. Baisakhi is indeed a day of rejoicing for the hard-working Punjabi farmers.