Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival is one of the most popular and biggest events celebrated in Jaipur. The prime objective of the festival is to maintain a connection between Rajasthan folk musicians, Flamenco (Spanish folk music), and gypsy artists from different parts of the world. Rajasthani folk musicians and Flamenco artists charm the city with their unique shows. The festival aims to find the routes that the nomadic gypsies of Rajasthan and Northern India took thousands of years. They also wish to see such artists who have gypsy backgrounds so that they can be brought back to the roots of their ancestry.
Significance of Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival
Jodhpur Flamenco and gypsy festival generate a platform for musicians and dancers where they can share and link up their ideas through their artistic performances. The festival is like an opportunity for the desert people to which they can represent the more modern look of desert music and dance.
How and Where Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival is Celebrated
Around 25 Rajasthani artists and 19 Spanish Flamencos are turning the festival into an extraordinary achievement. However, the prime highlight of the festival is the electrifying performances given by several renowned Spanish Flamencos who team up with the colorful folklore of Rajasthan.Flocked by a number of tourists from India as well as abroad, the festival takes place in striking Meharangarh Fort in Jodhpur during the month of March or April.
It is a three-day festival that starts with Rajasthani musical performances followed by International performances in the evening. The event generally begins at 6:30 pm and continues till the after-party, which starts after 11:30 pm. The Jodhpur Flamenco and gypsy festival offer a great chance to witness the relationship between desert music, Flamenco music, and gypsy culture.
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How to Reach
By Air
Jodhpur hosts the glamorous festival. The Jodhpur Airport services the city. 5 km from the city center, and the airport is connected with regular flights from Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur, Mumbai, etc. This is a domestic air terminus, and the nearest international airport is in Delhi, 558 km away. Taxis, autos, rickshaws, and cabs take you to the city from the airport.
By Rail
Jodhpur is one of the major railheads in the North Western Zone of Indian Railways. The city has good connectivity with important cities of the country. Express trains, passengers, and dailies are readily available. Luxury trains like Palace on Wheels and Maharaja’s Express offer memorable train tours. From the railhead, cabs, taxis, autorickshaws, and tongas take you to the city.
By Road
Jodhpur has excellent road connectivity. It is easy to commute to Jodhpur from the cities of Rajasthan and the capital city of India. RSRTC state-owned buses, luxury coaches, sleeper AC buses, cabs, taxis, and private vehicles offer smooth travel.
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