Diwali and Navratras are two occasions which are celebrated
with great zest and zeal in Ahmedabad. Even if you miss these two
colourful festivals, Ahmedabad has a lot more to offer as part of
fun and entertainment to its visitors. You can relax in the opulent
comfort of the multiplex cinemas in nearby Gandhinagar or have a
late night picnic with the family at the Drive-in-cinema. After a
hectic day of sightseeing unwind at a pool table or a bowling alley.
Let the kids get wet and wild at the Water Parks or crash into each
other at "Go karting". Kankaria lake on the other side of
the Sabarmati is one of the oldest recreation spots in Ahmedabad.
What else can a tourist expect!
Cinema: People in Ahmedabad lead a simple life. There are
hardly any discos or puns as the club culture is not much famous
here. The best means of entertainment in Cinema. People have great
taste for Bolywood movies, various multiplexes and cinema halls are
located in the city which are visited by hordes of people. You can
choose the one which suits your pocket best. Entertainment
Productions of drama and music are held regularly at the Kankaria
Lake theater and are well worth attending.
Dance: Gujarat is famous for its folk and tribal dances.(1)
Garbi of Mataji The Goddess (2) Raas of Aayar, Mer, Bharvad and
Padhar (3) Ghoriya Raas (4) Dandiya Raas (5) Tippani (6) Mashira
Nritya of Siddis (7) Swords Raas of Gallants (8) Jag Nritya. (9)
Matki Nritya. (10) Ashwa Nritya (11) Hinch (12) Hsnichi (13) Titodo
(14) Luvar and Adivasi dances are some of the popular tribal dances
of Gujarat and Ahmedabad. People enjoy Dandiya during Navrataras and
various cultural nights are organized to celebrate the local
culture.
Music: People are fond of folk music in Ahmedabad. This art
has its own rhythm, cadence musical notations, peculiar and
conductive to its mode of utterance and expression. These is no
school of music and fine arts for folk music, instruments and folk
dances. They have traditionally come down from generation to
generation and from region to region having typical artistry of the
people residing in that region.
Adventure Sport: At Ahmedabad, you can experience a great
variety of options in order to spend your time with your children
family and friends. There are aquariums, amusement parks, go-karting
tracks, boating facilities, cinema halls to make your trip a
pleasure. From the young to the old, this is a great pastime for
all. There are horse riding tracks, swimming centres, water parks
and zoo to experience the diverse cultural and natural habitat of
the city. You can take a break from tiring journey and visit one of
these places and have a rejuvenating experience.
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