People from far and nearby areas continued to throng the 10-day Chandigarh National Crafts Mela on Wednesday to enjoy the colours of the composite cultural heritage of the country under one roof.
The Mela entered its 6th day and hundreds of visitors enjoyed the bright sunshine while taking a round of the ‘Mini’ India-cum-crafts Mela.
The day performances included traditional folk dances and songs of various regions of the country. A jamboree of folk dances performed on the occasions included those of the States of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Nagaland, Uttaranchal, which were highly appreciated by the audience.
“Jindua’’, a tradition folk dance of Punjab was also presented on the occasion. Murli Rajasthani, a renowned folk singer enthralled the audience with hit Punjabi foot-tapping numbers.
An unprecedented rush was witnessed at various stalls, especially those displaying designer crockery, colourful carpets and rugs, handicraft and handloom material, and other stalls displaying ethnic and other hand-spun readymade garments. They were in great demand with the shoppers going on a brisk shopping spree choosing from a range of items.
Mela buffs also enjoyed an extravaganza of cultures, arts and crafts, cuisine, folk arts of various regions, which lived up this year’s theme “North to North East’’(Kashmir to Kohima), with each ambassador of his/her State spreading the aura of their respective cultures.
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