SPRING TIME SHIKARA FESTIVAL

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Every year, around the spring, you can witness that Srinagar in Kashmir celebrates the Shikara festival with lots of joy and excitement. One of the most critical features of this festival is perhaps the Shikara race that truly mesmerizes all and sundry. 
Shikara refers to the long light-paddling boats. Several colourful Shikaras are taken out during the festival, and tourists get to participate with the locals in this unique and adventurous sports activity. As you enjoy this race to this finish, the mesmerizing Sufi music playing in all the boats further scintillate the occasion.  
The Shikara race happens to be a fan favourite amongst the tourists in Kashmir, and it usually takes place in the famous Dal lake of Srinagar. Other events that occur during this festival include the Dragon Boat Race and Canoe Polo Match, to name a few, besides numerous cultural activities that revamp the rich culture and tradition of the region. 

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