INDIA
The third edition of the weeklong Kankaria Carnival that was inaugurated by chief minister Narendra Modi at the Kankaria lake on December 25 this year has failed to live up to its promise.
The third edition of the weeklong Kankaria Carnival that was inaugurated by chief minister Narendra Modi at the Kankaria lake on December 25 this year has failed to live up to its promise.
The repetition of the same old shows that had once drawn visitors in their thousands, has made the carnival boring this year, leaving the carnival with few visitors.
In its previous editions, the event boasted of many cultural events, including dance and singing performances, rangoli and laser show, which were new for a fair of this type. But absence of new attractions has disappointed many visitors who had been lured by the publicity generated by catchy punch lines.
"We have come from Kadi," said an irritated father of two on Tuesday. "We were expecting cultural performances, which were scheduled between 12 pm and 4 pm. But as you can see, nothing is happening."
The man had spent the day eating at the food-stalls with his children and wandering by the lake which he and his family had seen many times earlier.
Three stages have been erected for the cultural shows on the carnival premises. Students of government primary schools had been invited to performance in front of a live audience on Tuesday between 12 pm and 4 pm.
But due to lack of co-ordination between officials, no performance could start as scheduled.
People are getting tired of watching the same events every year. "My family and I had come here to see some outstanding performances but, as you can see yourself, every year it's the same events," said Mohammad Kaazi.
Many visitors could be seen walking aimlessly or just sitting, waiting for the announcement of a scheduled event. "If they can't deliver, why do they promise them to the public?" said an angry mother of two, who was waiting for a performance to start at stage No 2.
On Monday, many events like the dog show and horse show were cancelled, leaving the visitors with no choice but to hop on to the perennial favourite, the Atal Express.
Strangely, the only thing which is still popular at Kankaria is the Atal Express. The toy train continues to be popular with visitors who still flock to the ticket window for this perennial favourite.
"It's the only real entertainment for my family," said another visitor, said Rakesh Jain. "Otherwise, I don't see anything here which my kids will enjoy." And like him, many visitors come to the lake just because entry is free during the carnival.
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