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Culture, Traditions, People, Cuisines, Entertainment Summarizes the 8th National Chandigarh Crafts Mela

Chandigarh, 13th November, 2016:  The 8th Annual Chandigarh National Crafts Mela, jointly organized by the Chandigarh Administration and North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) at Kalagram concluded with a bang. The ten day long Rajasthan themedMela kept a special focus on folk traditions, arts and crafts of the region.

A splash of colours, rhythm of drum beats and joy de-vivre merged on the final day of the Crafts Mela. The richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabrics attracted thousands of people from distant parts of the city.

Keeping in view the overwhelming response, the numbers of ticket counters were increased this year, which ultimately helped the visitors a lot. Food is yet another reason that attracts huge crowd at such events and keeping up to the expectations of food lovers the food court served rich Indian cuisines from different traditions.

Last day showcased a host of programmes of performing arts, with artistes from Rajashtan performing folk songs and dance to an enthralling audience. The fun filled ten days gave the glimpse of Start nights celebrated artists performed daily in the evening. Chandigarh today grooved to the tunes of Daler Mehendi, the voice of Punjab and the most entertaining singer who has also contributed in the Indian Film cinema. Folk music, dances and musical evening added a zing to the Crafts Mela today. Rangoli and Folk Painters’ Camp by renowned artists were another attraction of this Mela. Many VVIPs/VIPs and other dignitaries from the Government of India also paid their visit at the much love Crafts Mela.



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