Sibi Mela

Sibi Mela

Fairs are celebrated everywhere in the world with great cultural and

historical backgrounds, sometimes to commemorate a special event or

seasonal change. This fair, held in the small but historic town of

Sibi. Sibi lies 163 Kms-3 hrs drive to the south east of Quetta at the

mouth of the famous “Bolan Pass” .

SIBI MELA, where tribesmen flock from all over Baluchistan, parts of

Sind and Punjab with their animals. The salient features of this

“Mela” are horse and cattle and cultural shows, tent pegging, camel

races. Animal markets and exhibitions o handicrafts, tribal dresses

and folk dances.

Britishers quote in 1885 that a horse fair was first held at Sibi in

the month of February, which was fully availed by them during the

Afghan war. Whatever the hypothesis, the Sibi Mela provided a greater

opportunity for people to get together and the increasing items of

games and events aggrandized the interest of the common masses into

the festivals of Sibi. The cooperation of the people of the adjoining

areas in the sale and purchase of cattle’s was also vitally important

in its organization.

You are welcome for critique and rating.

WOW!!! Excellent portrait, very beautiful.

Alberto

Nice portrait.

Excellent portrait ^^^ Best regards

***Ali***

Hi Mujahid,

Thanks for a very good portrait and a captivating explanation.

You have managed to use the light very well and toning down the background.

The subject comes through in a very relaxed, natural and harmonic way.

Croppintg also very good.

All in all, very good, very interesting.

My compliments.

All the best

Peter

excellent capture- i like the mood!!

greetz martin

Wonderful work. 7/7

Composition is great. Lighting is very effective.

The subject is INTERESTING.

The photo reflects something often missing in submittals - passion

It is refreshing to view your work

Great portrait ... Congratulations.

The light, composition and smile.. make this a winning picture... 6/6

Shami ( Islamabad )