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India is second country in the world as far being the most populated.  More than one billion people live in the country and there is not one single culture, but many with the cultural and societal continuities that hold the people together.  For the world of politics and the business world, English is the spoken language, however officially, fourteen languages are recognized.  Unofficially throughout the country there are twenty-four, with more changes in the regions, more dialects.  This diversity is one of the aspects of the country that draws tourist year round and has them booking their reservations in the luxury hotels Rajasthan state offers.

There are six major ethnic groups living in the cities, there are festivals occurring year round for the seven different main religions, and countless other smaller religions, and a large number of holidays, which makes anytime of year the perfect time to visit.  Of the celebrations, the ones that are partaken in for religious purposes, and with spiritual meaning, are some of the most wondrous sights and experiences for those traveling from other parts of the world.  Regardless of which religion on practices in India, the religion is the central part of one’s life.  Close to eighty percent of Indian populations practice Hinduism.  Other religions that make up the spiritual map of India include Jainism, Christianity, Buddhism and Islam.

There is really no other place in the world quite like this country.  The creativity of the various religions and cultures has lead to some of the finest of artworks.  Every characteristic of the cities seem to be exaggerated, in the way that just seeing photos or film footage, the colors appear brighter, more vivid in the country more than others.  This country is also geographically stunning, borders by the Himalayan Mountain range and by the Bay of Bengal,  this Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea.  Just as the people of the country are diverse, so to is the terrain, another draw for travelers wishing tremendous outdoor experiences and adventures.  There is so much to this country to enjoy.

The Cape Town Festival has occurred each year for the last ten years.  This is a festival that happens each March and for those traveling from other regions, navigating around the city is made easier by any of the rental businesses and car hire in South Africa, and by public transportation, and by just simply walking through the downtown center.  This festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures and art forms of the country.  The festival was started by a man who was the editor of the newspaper, Cape Times,  Ryland Fisher.  His goal was to reinforce the idea that although there are so many different cultures in Cape Town, this is still just one city.  The arts have always been known to bring together diverse talent, which fosters a more tolerant and a more accepting attitude between those from different races, religions and belief systems.  This is certainly a time when a visit to the country would be most memorable.

The festival is catered to be accessible to those of various financial means, and interesting to those of all ages.  Not only is this a festival that draws people from around the country and the rest of the world, this is participated in and attended by the local populations as well.  Music line-ups in the past have included those from the world of jazz, such as Robbie Jansen, Leslie Kleinsmith, and Jonathan Rubain, as well as local musicians such as Coda, The Rudimentals,  Alistair Izobel, and Prime Circle.  The past festival held in March of 2009, was a celebration in and of itself as it marked the ten year anniversary of the special event.  The festival has found a home in the Company’s Garden, the largest public park in the entire country of South Africa.  Fisher states that it has been an amazing ten years, filled with the joy of knowing that this has brought the citizens of Cape Town closer together, artistically, socially and culturally.