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If you are contemplating a tour to Pakistan to one of the most colorful and vibrant nations of the world. Do visit Pakistan during one of colorful and lively festival. Pakistan is a nation which has a rich and diverse culture and the fairs and festivals in Pakistan are a true reflection of this rich heritage. If you visit Pakistan during its festive season then you are bound to get a true insight into the true colours of Pakistan because Pakistan is a country of vibrant festivals and exciting activities. From its traditional "Mela's" like Sibi Mela to diversified festivals like, the Thar Desert Festival and Marathon, the Festival of Performing Arts, Pakistan is equipped with all the right ingredients to lure even the most season traveler. These exciting and innovative landscapes of festivals and events will leave you enchanted.
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The unique Thar Desert Festival and Marathon is a cultural event which has gained wide spread popularity all over Pakistan and to some extent in foreign countries too. Thar desert known the huge unending expanse of burning hot sand is spread two states in Pakistan viz Sindh and covers an area of about 446,000 square kilometers. Deriving its name from 'thul' which means the sand ridges in the local language of the region Umerkot in Sindh Province of Pakistan which is the largest town in Thar Desert. The Thar Desert Festival and Marathon takes place in Umerkot only. The Thar dessert is not an inhospitable, empty wasteland, but is often called, with good reason, the `Friendly Desert. The Thar Desert Festival and Marathon takes place every year in Umerkot amidst much fanfare.
If you plan to visit the colorful Thar Desert Festival and Marathon then you won’t have any dearth of things to do and see during the festival. Thari music is considered to be one of the most important folk music of Pakistan. Thari often used as background music for TV plays and serials because of its simplicity of emotional expressions, oneness and mellifluous tone. Local musician give enchanting performances of Thari music during the Thar Desert Festival and Marathon. Like other parts of Pakistan, Thar also has a few folk dances including dandan rand, mitco, chakar rand and rasooro. These traditional dances are also performed during the vibrant Thar Desert Festival.
Quite a lot of Pakistani celebrities are present during this Thar Desert Festival and there is Thar Marathon which takes place to promote peace and camaraderie in Pakistan. In the evenings there is usually a light and sound show which takes place in the beautiful Thar Desert Festival and Marathon which keeps tourists and participants of the festival engrossed. Beautiful handicrafts stores are also set up where people flock to procure some great gifts for their near and dear ones. So if you are in Umerkot to attend the Thar Desert Festival don't forget to get some fine mementos for your near and dear ones from the plethora of Pakistan gift stores.
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