Mussoorie Winterline Carnival has completely changed the aura of the Hill station, it continues to amuse people through numerous traditional forms.
There were continuous activites on the mall road all day, Garhwali, Kumauni and Kucchi Puri dance by the cultural department, a special traditional dance using musical instruments entertained the crowd. PCC General Secretary Aanand Rawat played “Bagh Bakri” a traditional game with the people around. People appreciated the moves of Judo-Karate and rock climbing techniques on the Kasmanda hill top which were shown by the soilders of ITBP. The artists painted paintings on Mussoorie near the library.
People also participated in adventure sports at George Everest , 25 students from various school participated in rock climbing in order to encourage the tourists. Regional tourism officer Yogendra Ganwar said that these students are being trained for rock climbing since 24th Dec and people have appreciated them, to promote and develop adventure sports the tourism department organizes necessary training.
To promote cycling, five cyclists from ludhiana travelled on their cycles from Dehradun to Mussoorie. “ it took us more that four hours to reach Mussoorie, we were a team of 32 but unfortunately only five of us are here. Even while returning we will be travelling on our cycles” said Ajeet Gill (cyclist). This was followed by a group of 35 Harley-Davidson motorists who travelled on their bikes from Dehradun to Mussoorie.
The day ended with an enthralling musical performance by the renowned singer Mohit Chauhan, his performance was cherished and the audience enjoyed tillmidnight when the program ended.
The second day of Winterline Carnival was marked with the presence of Padma Bhushan recipient Ruskin Bond. Following the pattern of Modi’s program “chai pe charcha” a program was oragnised at the Cambridge Book Depot in which the writer autographed and interacted with the visitors. Food stall at Garhwal Terrace served Garwali food to the people, the stall specials wereKandali (Metal) kal saag, chausa, chaulai laddu, and a variety of edibles. Cultural programs like dance at Shaheed Sthal, Puppet show at lanthor Chowk, Musical show at Kulhaadi and Dance night at the main stage of carnival were the major attractions.
“The Photo exhibition is an appreciative work by Historian Gopal Bhardwaj, the development of Mussoorie since ancient times is reflected in the exhibition and it is his efforts that Mussoorie is being recognized by people” said Aanand Rawat.
Manmohan Mal the Municipality Head said that if conditions remain normal then in the coming years underground parking would be constructed in the first phase accommodating 100 vehicles, then soon it will be followed by constructing another parking that would accommodate around 1000 vehicles. The operation of the project has been handed over to THDC.