10th Chandigarh
National Crafts Mela inaugurated
National Tele24 News
Vinay Kumar
Chandigarh
The
10th Annual Chandigarh National Crafts Mela which is
being jointly organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh
Administration and North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), was inaugurated today at
Kalagram by Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, IAS, Principal Secretary Home and Cultural
Affairs. Among
other dignitaries present during the opening ceremony were Sh. Jitender
Yadav, IAS, Director Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration and Sh.
Saubhagya Vardhan, Director North Zone Cultural Centre. National Crafts Mela
which is being organized from 9th-18th November,
2018 on the theme of “South Central Zone” is a unique event that showcases the
diversity of handicrafts, handlooms and fabrics of our country. To add musical
and rhythmic element to the event, it also brings together large number of
renowned national folk artists and cultural groups.
The Art
Forms that will be showcased during the Crafts Mela are Lavni from Maharashtra,
Badhai from Madhya Pradesh, Panthi from Chhattisgarh, Lambadi from Andhra
Pradesh, Mathuri from Telangana, Goti Pua from Oddisha, sidhi Dhamal from
Gujarat, Bardoi shikhla from Assam, Tamag Selo from Sikkim, Mewasi from
Gujarat, Himachali Gidha from Himachal Pradesh, Dogri Dance from Jammu &
Kashmir, Chakri Dance from Rajasthan, Thadiya Chufla from Uttrakhand, Phag/Ghoomer
from Haryana, Sammi/Bhangra from Punjab. Apart from these there would be ground
performances of Been Jogi from Haryana, Kachi Ghodi from Rajasthan, Bazigar
from Punjab, Nachar from Punjab, Behrupiya from Rajasthan and Stick walker from
Rajasthan. On the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Ji, Chandigarh Administration is giving a special tribute
to the Iconic leader with the main attraction of the event being the stall
dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of
the Nation. The stall will showcase some of the rare pictures of Mahatma
Gandhi's life, freedom struggle, and other aspects of his remarkable journey.
Around 170 stalls have been constructed at the site to display spectacular work
of artisans and craftsmen of Chandigarh and other states. Cultural
evenings have always been the most entertaining and attractive part of the
event. The fair has grown in stature and has got on board some acclaimed
artists and bands for the cultural performances.
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