Sorrows of the sand
The chilling cold marks the on set of the peak winter. Fragile folk songs along with the drum beats break the silence of the darkness. The evening is set for a traditional cultural evening in the camp. Dim lights separate the cloak of darkness. People are moving slowly to their seats while hearing the songs, though many of them don’t understand the lines and meanings. The artists are six or seven in numbers. Two women and a child artist find their place among other senior male artists. The tune of music is changed to the most popular kesaria balam and the beats of drums also pick up an interesting tune. There are a few foreigners and some tourists from other places in India. One corner of the sitting space a table is placed and liquor bottles are kept on it. The sale from liquor adds revenue to the business of camping. Snacks and tea are already served. Snacks are some fried pappads and pakkoras. The music is changed to ghoomer dance. The girl did a wonderful dance perform...