Festival fun!

I have been lucky enough to take part in two different festivals since arriving here in India! The first is a festival I cannot spell (it sounds like Lorry) that is a Punjabi festival celebrating the harvest. People lit fires in the street and threw popcorn and peanuts for good luck and prosperity. Little marching bands with drums and horns played and we danced with strangers in the street. It was one of the most beautiful moments I have encountered, as people allowed me into their live and I could see their true happiness and the way they live. Such a great experience.

We took a car and arrived in Jaipur just in time for the annual kite festival! Thousands of kites are flown from the rooftops and everyone is given a public holiday. The point is to tangle kites and pull down other peoples kites from the air- what a sport! Today we are off to buy some kites and try it for ourselves. You cannot get the full effect but here are a few photos from the roof! After there were wonderful fireworks which was a beautiful way to end the evening. We also ate our most expensive meal so far at a fancy restaurant- $16 with tip.

More later- I'm off to explore!