Today was dedicated to the India International Trade Fair! We, as in, my Dad, Mom and yours truly decided to take make a day out of the trade fair and enjoy what the numerous states of India had to offer.
However, the fair was pretty disappointing - there was hardly anything state specific in most of the stalls, and as Pa quoted wisely - it looked more like the local Diwali mela, than an international trade fair.
It's disappointing to see that such trade fairs, which can actually be turned into opportunities to learn about the incredible traditional and cultural heritage of our nation, have been converted into "just another shopping festival".
There was once a time, when my Pa used to take me to the trade fair, so that I get to see how people in other states lived and what was special about them. He saw it as a chance for his child to learn more about this great nation, we call home. Unfortunately, for kids today, the fair is nothing more than a day to run around, eat 'junk food' and hang onto their parents, coaxing them to buy the latest toy!
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