portaltoindia's video: Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2010-Louise and Stuart s Amazing India Travels

Louise and I, Stuart Sims, are honored by being asked to officially open the 2010 Jaisalmer Desert Festival....... A three-day long extravaganza of dances, music, handicraft fairs and interesting competitions- including really unusual ones like a 'Mr Desert' pageant, a 'turban-tying' contest and a `best moustache' contest- the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. It's a fantastic showcase of all things Rajasthani, and is justifiably popular with tourists, both Indian and foreign. Besides the food, the music and the cultural performances, there are camel rides, processions, camel polo, and even a camel tug-of-war. All of it is held against the backdrop of the awesome Jaisalmer fort. Fireworks displays at night light up the area, and the fort is illuminated too. Stuart Sims for Louise and Stuart's Amazing India