‘Surajkund Craft Mela’ : New Delhi
Colorful Rustic Pottery, New Delhi - Courtesy farm4.static.flickr.com
Surajkund Craft Mela is an annual fixture in New Delhi circles that gets people rushing in even from downtown. The event is to take place daily from February 1 to 15, from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm and will take off with traditional fanfare at Surajkund. The focus is on celebrating India’s vibrant culture.
The 22th annual fair will be highlighting the State of Madhya Pradesh that will take center stage. Focused on Madhya Pradesh as the theme State, alongside India’s 27 States will be participating here. Interestingly this year some international participation is on board including Egypt, Thailand and Brazil.
This festival replete with cultural performances, exhibition, sale of crafts, large food court from India and Egypt will be offering special package deals for families. Set amidst the backdrop of rural India the fair displays simple rustic charms that tantalize tourists and locals alike.
This colourful event attracts visitors who wait for it each year. On display will be the finest handlooms and handicrafts of the country. Besides shopping you can witness beautiful, colourful folk dances and also savour delicacies of various states of India. Its going to be a potpourri of crafts, culture and cuisine.
Potpourri of Craft and Culture, New Delhi - Courtesy arm4.static.flickr.com
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Yes it’s really a superior mela .
u can see there a mini India .
Thanks for share .!!!
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:02 am
Yes, Monica, We think so too. Its a miniaturized version of all things India! But now its going global too. Egyptian wares are going to delight us all. Thanks for your interest. Keep reading.