by Haryananewswire
CHANDIGARH, FEB 1
The 27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela started
today with great hue and fervor at Surajkund Mela Ground in Faridabad. The mela
ground wore a festive look with a riot of colours splashed all around with
colourful cut-outs, streamers, statues along with 300 festival poles from the
coastal region adorning every corner.
Karnataka makes a comeback in the Mela, as the theme state after a hiatus of 18
years. A very eye-catching enclosure that has a distinct flavour of the state has
been created. To welcome the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee who
formally inaugurates the Mela on 2nd February at 11.30 a.m., the artistes from
Karnataka were busy the rehearsing for the performance.
More than 300 craftspersons, weavers, artisans, folk musicians and dancers from
Karnataka brought the Surajkund Mela alive with a colourful and vibrant display
of their unique and ancient heritage. Displaying the cultural and
archaeological heritage of Karnataka in an aesthetic manner, replicas of the
magnificent gates of the Mysore Palace, architectural styles of Belur, Hampi
and the world famous monument of Jain Basadis and Bijapur have been erected.
A
spectacular stage has been set for the artistes and craftspersons from across
the country and globe. A wide variety of handlooms, painstaking designed by
craftspersons with skilled strokes replicate the traditions and culture of our
country. Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Navalgund dhurries, Ganifa (Mysore)
paintings, marble artefacts from Jaipur, to name a few, did catch everyone’s
attention.
The marvels of many ancient techniques of art blended with the rustic
environment of the Mela has left a profound impact on the visitors, who never
miss their date with the Mela. And not to anyone’s surprise, the first day of
the Mela saw a good attendance and even foreigners visiting the country.
The Food Court has been the most frequented by visitors as there are cuisines
from various parts of the country being served here. The street food was
finding many takers too. Also, state-owned Institutes of Hotel Management of
Faridabad, Kurukshetra and Panipat are dishing out various ethnic delicacies.
Haryana State Legal Service Authority has set up a stall at the Mela, which was
inaugurated by Mr. S.K. Mittal, Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court on
February 1. This stall has been set up by practising lawyers, who are spreading
awareness among the public about different laws in a simplified manner and are
offering free legal assistance to the needy. The cultural programmes at
Natyashala saw a scintillating performance by a cultural troupe of Karnataka
that was well-attended and applauded by all.
On
February 2, the highlight of the evening cultural programme will be a
performance by Karnataka artistes.
The Mela will open to public from 1.00 pm onwards on February 2.
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