杰伊瑟尔梅尔的骆驼, 拉贾斯坦邦, 印度 Camels at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India (© f9photos/Getty Images)

蹄声、色彩与传承 Hooves, hues, and heritage

普什卡骆驼节

每到秋季，印度拉贾斯坦邦的沙漠小镇普什卡都会因一场普什卡骆驼节而热闹非凡。这一节庆与印度教的卡提克月相对应，通常在公历10月下旬至11月初举行。今年的庆典自今日起至11月5日，成为了当地一年中最令人期待的季节。

最初，这里是世界上最大的骆驼和牛只交易市场之一，而今已逐渐演变为文化与社区的盛大节日。除了牲畜交易，游客还能欣赏到趣味竞赛，如“打陶罐”、最长胡须比赛，甚至还有新娘秀。农村家庭在五彩缤纷的集市间穿梭，摊位上摆满了纺织品、衣物和闪亮的手镯。盛会以热闹的骆驼赛跑拉开帷幕，接着是传统歌曲、舞蹈和各类表演。最受瞩目的活动之一是骆驼展示，参与者依次骑上骆驼，热闹非凡，烘托出浓郁的节日氛围。近年来，集市还增添了新亮点，比如由当地普什卡俱乐部与外国游客组成球队进行的一场友谊足球赛，让节庆气氛更加多元。

Camels at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Every fall, the desert town of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India, comes alive with one of the most colorful gatherings—the Pushkar Camel Fair. Timed with the Hindu lunar month of Kartik, it usually takes place between late October and early November on the Gregorian calendar. This year, the celebrations stretch from today until November 5, marking the region's most anticipated season.

What began as one of the world's largest camel and cattle markets has gradually transformed into a grand celebration of culture and community. Alongside the trading of cattle and camels, visitors now enjoy quirky competitions like 'matka phod' (pot breaking), longest mustache contest, and even bridal shows. Rural families explore vibrant stalls overflowing with textiles, clothes, and glittering bracelets, while the fair itself kicks off with a high-spirited camel race, followed by traditional songs, dances, and lively performances. Among the highlights is the camel showcase, where participants take turns riding the animals in an animated display that adds to the festive charm. In recent years, the fair has introduced new attractions too, including a friendly football match between the local Pushkar Club and teams of foreign tourists.

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