Gearing up to organise the fortnight-long annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela at Faridabad in February, Haryana Government on Thursday released calendar and poster of Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2015. Haryana Tourism Minister Ram Bilas Sharma released the calendar and poster of Surajkund International Crafts Mela here.
The Crafts Mela will begin on February 1, with Chattisgarh as its theme state and lebanon, the partner nation A spokesperson said that the 29th edition of Surajkund International Crafts Mela would be held from February 1 to 15 at Surajkund in Faridabad. The aesthetically designed table calendar comprised of beautiful snapshots of the mela and the poster brought out varied flavours of Chhattisgarh and lebanon while complimenting the Indian culture.
Sumita Misra, Managing Director, Haryana Tourism and Chief Administrator, Surajkund Mela Authority, said that the table calendar of Surajkund International Crafts Mela encapsulates the underlying essence and different facets of the fair. The poster of the Mela reflects the confluence of various nations and highlights the spirit of the Mela in an impressive manner.
About 20 countries have already confirmed their participation in the annual event. Chhattisgarh will showcase its tribal heritage and culture. Also, an ethnic ambiance representing the State’s rural ethos will be created at the Mela grounds.