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THE UNIQUE TRIBAL FAIR:
Dangs Darbar is the name of the annual fair held every year in Ahwa, the
most important town in the Dangs a few days before Holi. The Dangs is one
of the most delightful districts of Gujarat and is located high in the
Saputara hills, the original home of the 'adivasis', the tribal population
of Gujarat.
The name 'Darbar' dates back to the time of the British, when a darbar of
Rajas and Naiks of neighbouring area used to assemble there. Today, it is
called Jamabandi Darbar and the District Collector officiates at it.
Thousands of tribal people flock to Ahwa from all over the district,
dressed in bright colours sounding the Shehnai and beating their drums.
Folk dances, dramas and songs enliven the air during the festival.
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