The four-day International Lavi Fair kicked-off in Rampur region of India's northern Himachal Pradesh state on Thursday (November 11), where people from Tibet, China and Afghanistan took part. The fair is held at the onset of winter season on the bank of Satluj River. It is a blend of business and culture. With this fair the traders are benefited while the rich culture and tradition of the state is promoted."International Lavi Fair will be held from 11-14 November. Many people from Kinnaur, Lahul- Spiti and Tibet come for trade here. This fair is being organised from past 200-250 years. This fair is being organised with the help of local administration and city council," said B. R. Negi, organiser of International Lavi Fair.
Pashmina is one of the biggest draws at the fair, along with agriculture products like dry fruits and nuts being sold in a large numbers.
"Tibetan goods and Chinese items are on sale here in this fair, and nuts from Kinnaur are also being sold here. Though they are costly because of inflation but we have to buy, so we are buying," said Usha Chauhan, a visitor.
The fair is named after 'lovi' (woolen long coat), which is a traditional dress that people wear during winters in the state's Shimla and Kinnaur districts.
This fair is symbol of the trade relationship between China and Tibet, and it has been celebrated since the time of Raja Kesar Singh of Rampur.
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