A Village Fair
English Essay on "A Village Fair"
Fairs are the most popular form’ of entertainment in the countryside. People who work hard in their fields all the year round certainly need and deserve some rest and recreation. It is a fair that provides them relief from bard work, and brings them an opportunity to enjoy to their heart’s content. They forget their cares, leave their daily labour and throw themselves in the fun and frolic of a fair. Children and women are especially fond of fairs. For them it means that there will be shops, entertainments, and perhaps a theatre.
Fairs have become a characteristic’ part of rural life some are held to celebrate the memory of some saints; other are associated with the seasons. I remember going to a fair when I was a boy of fourteen. I still have clear memories of that glorious’ time. It was held at a place half way between our village and the nearby town. One morning my friends and I left our homes and took the road to the fair.educationsight.blogspot.com We were still at a distance when we heard the beat of drums and the chime of bells. We quickened our pace and in a short time reached the fair-ground. What a sight it was! We found ourselves in a big crowd of people, all in their best colourful clothes. They were in high spirits. They laughed and shouted, sang and danced. None was standing still; all were moving as if they wanted to see every thing in the fair as quickly as possible.
The sweet meat seller’s stall attracted a large group of people They were shouting their orders at the top of their voices. As soon as they got what they wanted, they were on the move agai. The children crowded round a toy-seller who sat on the ground with his toys spread before him. He was announcing’ the names of the toys and their prices in a singsong’ voice. A little further there was a merry-go-round. The happy, excited cries of the children filled the air. Nearby, a juggler was showing his tricks. While we stood there, we heard a loud shout, “Come one, come all—see the wonder of wonders, half man—half monster—come and see”—we turned round and saw the announcer standing before a tent. We went there an saw the ‘wonder of wonders.
In the evening there were games—Kabaddi, wrestling, and races. As the contestants matched their wits and strength in the arena-their supporters shouted and encouraged them. When the games ended, the Chairman of the District Board gave away the prizes it was almost night when we returned home—we were tired and dusty, but we were happy.
Fairs have become a characteristic’ part of rural life some are held to celebrate the memory of some saints; other are associated with the seasons. I remember going to a fair when I was a boy of fourteen. I still have clear memories of that glorious’ time. It was held at a place half way between our village and the nearby town. One morning my friends and I left our homes and took the road to the fair.educationsight.blogspot.com We were still at a distance when we heard the beat of drums and the chime of bells. We quickened our pace and in a short time reached the fair-ground. What a sight it was! We found ourselves in a big crowd of people, all in their best colourful clothes. They were in high spirits. They laughed and shouted, sang and danced. None was standing still; all were moving as if they wanted to see every thing in the fair as quickly as possible.
The sweet meat seller’s stall attracted a large group of people They were shouting their orders at the top of their voices. As soon as they got what they wanted, they were on the move agai. The children crowded round a toy-seller who sat on the ground with his toys spread before him. He was announcing’ the names of the toys and their prices in a singsong’ voice. A little further there was a merry-go-round. The happy, excited cries of the children filled the air. Nearby, a juggler was showing his tricks. While we stood there, we heard a loud shout, “Come one, come all—see the wonder of wonders, half man—half monster—come and see”—we turned round and saw the announcer standing before a tent. We went there an saw the ‘wonder of wonders.
In the evening there were games—Kabaddi, wrestling, and races. As the contestants matched their wits and strength in the arena-their supporters shouted and encouraged them. When the games ended, the Chairman of the District Board gave away the prizes it was almost night when we returned home—we were tired and dusty, but we were happy.
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