Foreign Tourist Dons 40kg Turban at Bikaner Camel Festival, Amazed by Indian Culture

• A foreign woman visiting the Bikaner Camel Festival wore a massive 40 kg turban, expressing surprise and delight.
• The International Camel Festival, held from January 9-11 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, featured camel races, Mr.-Miss Marwan competitions, and camel dances.
• This year, turbans became a major attraction, with local artists creating turbans weighing up to 41 kg, drawing global tourist interest.
• A world record was set at the festival by Pawan Vyas, who tied a 2025 feet long turban weighing 23-30 kg.
• The festival also included a Traditional Bikaneri Food Festival, Heritage Walk, and Tonga rides, concluding on the Raisar sand dunes.

Why It Matters: Bikaner Camel Festival's giant turbans captivated foreign tourists, highlighting India's rich cultural heritage.