Being organized in the small town near Faridabad, Surajkund Handicrafts Mela 2012 commands significant reputations due to its better management and huge participations of artisans and craftsmen from India and around the world. With a very humble start in 1981 hardly anyone has imagined that this fair is going to be Mecca for arts and crafts lovers. A large number of things may have worked to its advantage. First this fair has got the wholehearted support of the government that is essential to make fair of this scale a success. Second thing is its proximity to the national capital Delhi that imparts its rapid connectivity to different parts of India and the world.

This handicraft Mela is organized by Haryana tourism. This year the theme state of the fair will be state of Assam. To present the state of Assam better there will be performance of over 100 cultural performers who will showcase the great cultural legacy of the state of Assam. Being situated in proximity to Delhi the fair will see fashion shows, theatre, folk music, dances and other things. On Valentine’s Day, the fair is expected to see a large number of couples, as it will be an excellent hangout zone. Among other features of this fair will be cultural performances at the Natyashala that will enthrall folk lovers. For this, visitor have to visit Chaupal.

This year Thailand is partner state and hence the visitors will get a chance come across the diverse culture and heritage of this Asian country.

Surajkund Handicrafts Fair 2012 is not confined to the arts and crafts only as tourists will have the options to gorge on the various lip smacking delicacies that includes regional and international one. In a nutshell, your visit to Surajkund Mela is going to be your experience of the lifetime.

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