Write a paragraph about 'A Village Fair' on the basis of the following questions.
(a) What is a village fair? (b) Where does it sit and on what occasion? (c) How many days does it last? (d) What kinds of goods come here?/What sorts of commodities come here? (e) What importance does it play on rural life? (f) How do the village people enjoy it?

A Village Fair

A village fair is an annual gathering of village people for buying and selling different things. It is an age old tradition in rural Bangladesh. It sits in some open place, either on the bank of a river or in the yard of a temple. It is held on various occasions like the first day of Bangla year or religious rites. During winter poush mela is also held. A village fair generally lasts for three days or a week. It plays a very important role in rural life. People of all classes gather in a village fair. Going to the fair they can meet each other and have joy and enjoyment. In a village fair different sorts of commodities are brought. Things like dolls, ribbons, whistles, fans, magic wires, small looking glasses are brought and sold. Besides, ready-made garments, cheap fancy goods, cheap sweets are also sold. There are many forms of entertainment in a village fair. Travelling jatra parties, circus parties, merry-go-round are additional attractions of a village fair. A magician too is also found in a village fair. The village people enjoy there very much.