11th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela
from 15th-24th Nov at Kalagram
Vinay
Kumar Sharma
Chandigarh
The Chandigarh National Crafts Mela will
make a comeback with its 11th edition from November 15 to 24 at
Kalagram, Chandigarh. The event has been organized by North Zone Cultural
Centre (NZCC), Patiala (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) and U.T.
Administration, Chandigarh. National Crafts Mela is a unique event that
showcases the diversity of handicrafts, handlooms, folk dances and music. It
reflects the cultural diversity of the country. Folk artists and cultural
groups from all over the country will perform live during the ten-day event.
The theme this year is “West to East” (W.E.) featuring handicrafts and foods
from Rajasthan, Gujarat to Bihar and Odisha. This year 200 stalls have
been constructed at the site to display spectacular work of artisans and
craftsmen of different states including Chandigarh. The products would vary
from clothes to jewellery and footwear to carpets, furniture and home decor. The tribal art groups will be given a
platform to showcase and sell their work. The venue would have a food court
focusing on the theme serving specialty and street foods from various states.
The food court has remained the most popular venue at the event. Chandigarh
Lalit Kala Akademi will display ‘Rhythmic Past” installation
during the said Mela. Cultural evenings have always been an important part of
the fair. The folk performers like Been jogis, Baazigars, Nagada, Behrupias
etc. would perform live during the Mela. Folk dancers from across the country
will entertain the visitors with the all-day stage performances. Renowned
celebrities of the Punjabi and Hindi industry like Gurdas Maan, Daler Mehendi,
Kailash Kher, Jasbir Jassi, Roop Kumar Rathod and Sunali Rathod, Manmohan
Waris, Jassie Gill, Babbal Rai, Womenia Band, Kamal Heer, Kanwar Grewal and
others will perform during the evening. The amusement area would offer
different rides and swings for the visitors of all ages. One can also enjoy
camel rides while watching folk performances.
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