Why 26th Suraj Kund Craft Fair is unique

A city at the border of Haryana, not far from New Delhi, has lit up for 15 days, melodious songs can be heard, cheerfulness is in the air all around. Suraj Kund a city, which has been hosting Suraj Kund Crafts Fair for two decades now, is all set to welcome all the crafts and art lovers to its soil.

So, the first thing that comes in mind is why 26th Suraj Kund Fair is unique, lets find out.

First started in 1987, Suraj Kund Crafts Fair is all about portrayal of finest handicrafts, handlooms, art works and tradition of a state or country. This year it will start on Feb 1 and will end on Feb 15. This two weeks long Fair, will be a platform for visitors to see the talent and work of 400 and more renowned craftsman from all over India and also from many foreign countries. Now renowned world over Suraj Kund Crafts Fair recorded a footfall of 7.5 lakh last year and this it is expecting it to reach above 10 lakh.

SAARC countries, Kyrgystan, Uzbekistan, Congo and the Fair partner Thailand (the Chief Guest of Republic Day Celebration as well) have send their best crafts person to showcase the colors of their respective countries. Besides, this year state theme (which changes every year) is of Assam land of Lord Brahma and river Brahmputra. It will showcase its unique culture, traditions, music, folk dances and handicrafts.

Besides these there are many other cultural program people can look forward too:

Cultural Performance by Assam (1st February 2012)
Medley by Foreign Cultural troupes Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan & Congo (2nd February 2012)
Fashion Show on Khadi (3rd February 2012)
Fusion of traditional and western/contemporary dance and music by Dinesh Yadav, NSD (5th February 2012)
Hasya Kavi Samelan by Dinesh Raghuvanshi (7th February 2012)
Blend of Fusion Kathak (8th February 2012)
Qawali by Niami Bandhu (10th February 2012)
Band and Rock by Padamjeet Sherawat (12th February 2012)
Azaadi The Band (14th February 2012)
Closing Ceremony (15th February 2012)

One can roam and enjoy the Fair and at the same time can buy the things they like. Cultural programs will start from 6pm and will go on till 10pm. However, the Fair entry is from 9:30am in the morning till 7pm in the evening.

If you appraise artwork, dances and songs and if you are curious enough to know about the culture and traditions of different states and countries, Suraj Kund Crafts Fair is the appropriate place to visit this February.

Just 8 kms away from New Delhi, Suraj Kund is a city in the outskirts of Faridabad, Haryana, one can reach there by busses that are arranged specially for the Fair by Suraj Kund Crafts Fair Association. Boarding of such busses is from New Delhi. Log on to www.harayanatourism.gov.in for further details and booking of online Mela tickets, room reservations and offline E-ticketing.

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