International Lavi Fair

Brings Out Ancient Culture

With the perfect blend of tradition and culture, the International Lavi Fair concluded with much fervour and joy at Rampur. The fair began with the exhibition of ‘Chamurthi’ horses that was followed by the captivating cultural programmes and exhibitions of different products. Many traders from all parts of the country came here to lure customers and popularise their art and craft.

A numbers of shops were established and goods were sold during the fair. During the cultural nights, people enjoyed the enchanting music by 85 local artists. Dilip Sirmauri from Sirmaur and Inderjeet from Kullu entertained the audience on the last day of the fair. Indeed, the fair is renowned for its excellence in bringing to the forefront the ancient Indian Culture.

Historical Traces

The Lavi Fair is known as the 300 years old tradition. Lavi once served as a major trading center and the stopover point on the old trade routes that led to Kinnaur, Tibet, Ladakh and Afghanistan. The fair that takes place there also finds a mention in the records of the erstwhile state of Bushair. It is said that, during the reign of Raja Kesar Singh, a trade treaty was signed between Bushair and Tibet, as a sign of friendliness horses and swords were also exchanged between them. It is since that time that International Lavi Fair is being celebrated in the town. Earlier, the traders from Tibet and Kinnaur used to put up their stalls at the fair. But, after the occupation of Tibet by China, all trade between the two came to a standstill.

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