A village fair | Composition | Essay

A village fair

Introduction: A village fair is a special attraction to the village people. Villagers especially, the children eagerly wait for it. Goods of different kinds and tastes are brought here for show and sale.

Occasion: A village fair is held on some occasion. It is generally held on the Bengali New Year’s Day. In some villages, it is held on the last day of ‘Chaitra’. A village fair generally lasts for a day or days together. It is generally held in an open place in the middle part of the village.

Things sold and bought in a village fair: Potters, weavers, carpenters and many other small traders come to the fair to sell their products. Besides these toys, fancy goods and sweet-meats are sold at a fair. Children with their guardians flock around these shops and buy things according to their choice.         

Demerits: The Village fair has demerits too. The village fair has no proper sanitation. It is a noisy place. The pick-pocketers and the gambling parties are found in a village fair.

Amusement: There are various kinds of amusement in a village fair. There are Nager Dallas, Cinemas, Jatra parties, circus parties, magic shows, jargon,  etc are arranged in the fair. Among them, Nager Dallas has a special charm for the children.

Conclusion: A village fair is a great source of enjoyment. It helps the growth of cottage industries. It is a cultural expression of our rural society. It has special influences on the life of the village people. A village fair is a recreation to the village people.