After taking a magician's advice the young man attaches a 100 rupee note to the application. The money goes into the pocket of the bureaucrat, and the application is passed. In most of the street theatre, bureaucrats and politicians are the targets of satire, and the audience readily relates to themes of corruption, empty promises and opportunism. There was also a poetry recital held at Ramlila stage in Nainital, with poetry and songs presented by well-known artists such as Narendra Singh Negi and Balli Singh Chima from Uttarakhand, Atul Sharma from Dehradun and Zahoor Alam from Nainital as well as lesser known and younger talent. The poetry recital was presided over by storyteller Prem Singh Negi.
Troubles become a storm, but the king is silent.
Throughout the festival there was a poster display of poetry and art involving the work of 50 students. The exhibition was seen by thousands of tourists and people holidaying in Nainital. The festival ended with a procession through the streets of Nainital led by a large banner and accompanied by lively singing and playing of instruments. The whole world is ours.