KAWANT GER MELA

Kawant Ger Mela is a fair of Rathwa Tribe of Chhotaudepur This mela is being held annually in Kawant village immediately after the 3rd day of holi festival Celebrated with pomp and show in the NorthEastern region of Gujarat Kavant Ger Mela is yet another important tribe festival The festival is mainly a social gathering of people belonging to Rathva tribe to extemporaneously recreate the joy of existence and life At the Kawant fair tribal youths are seen dancing with drums and other musical instruments Tribal men and women wear a bouquet of peacock feathers on their heads to express their love for birds and nature The fair keeps the social life of the tribals throbbing the dances and music performed by the tribes are of great importance in this fair People gather together to discuss matrimonial prospects barter good and traditional dance is performed which draws people to the enchanting festival Every year the festival draws the attention of many foreigner and Non Residential Indians as well