Two-day camel festival in Bikaner from January 9

The famous two-day camel festival will begin here on January 9, 2016 with a traditional procession for which preparations are on.The ceremonial procession will be followed by formal inauguration of the fair which sees participation of large number of people including domestic and foreign tourists, Assistant Director of Tourism department, Ajay Sharma said.Various activities including competitions that include camel decoration and hair cutting, camel dance would be organized, said.While, Kho-Kho, tug of war and wrestling competitions would be organized for others, Sharma said, adding that many other competitions have also been planned for the event.Preparations were being made for the two-day long fair, Additional District Collector S K Nawal said."Elaborate security and other arrangements will be in place for the fair," Nawal said.