30th Surajkund International Crafts Mela beginning today at Faridabad

The 30th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, is beginning today at Faridabad in Haryana. The Mela is organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture and External Affairs. This year Telangana will be the theme State, which is showcasing its unique culture and rich heritage and about 300 artistes from the state will perform different folk arts. 

At least 23 countries will be part of the Mela, with China and Japan being the two focus countries.

The Surajkund Crafts Mela was hosted



for the first time in 1987. The Mela showcases some of the most exquisite handlooms and handicrafts of India and culture. Handmade fabrics soaked in ethnic colours make an eye catching display for the visitors. This year, visitors can relish mouth-watering cuisines including authentic flavours of Telangana, Haryana and Punjab, with Indian street food and other state specialities at the Food Court. The girl students of government and government-aided colleges of Haryana will be given free entry to the Mela on weekdays, as a part of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign.