The highlight came when Bunty decided the "Lemon-on-a-Spoon" race needed an upgrade. He replaced the lemons with live fireflies and the spoons with selfie sticks. Contestants had to balance a glowing insect while taking a video of their own terrified face. It was impossible. It was ridiculous. It was the most fun anyone had had in decades.
This time, the target was the annual Harvest Moon fair. Traditionally, it involved a prayer, some bland khichdi, and a lecture from the town elder about the glory of yams. Not this year.
The entire town stood in silence, looking up at their handmade solar system, covered in samosa grease and hay. Even Mrs. Patel had a firefly stuck in her hair and was grinning ear to ear.