The 15 day festivities came to an end on Wednesday at Surajkund, Haryana as the 31st International Arts and Craft Mela at Surajkund concluded in the presence of Governor of Jharkhand Draupadi Murmu, Haryana CM Ml Khattar and other dignitaries. Cabinet ministers of Haryana, including senior functionaries of state’s bureaucracy, a number of diplomats, high commissioners, cultural and economic counsellors from various Embassies and High Commissions took part in the concluding ceremony.
For the first time in the history of Surajkund Mela, Jharkhand was chosen as a theme State. With this, the newly carved out state exhibited a plethora of art, culture, crafts, handloom and even its heritage not only within India but also beyond its boundaries, for the Surajkund Mela is known for its wider reach to visitors and participants in two week’s affair.
The Jharkhand Pavilion made a replica of Audrey House in the 31st International Surajkund Crafts Mela. It served as an Information Center for the visitors. The interior was designed in such a manner as to provide a real time experience of various Heritage sites of Jharkhand. In the same manner, the surroundings of the Jharkhand Information Center (Audrey House) was designed by Megalith Stones and Betla National Park.
On February 11, PHD Chamber of Commerce organized a Fashion show whereby renowned designers like Rina Dhaka and Varija Bajaj had designed some amazing outfits made out of the fine fabrics named Tussar Silk and others. Shibani Kashyap, who was show stopper for the evening mesmerized everyone by her voice and attire designed by Rina Dhaka. A major business announcement was made on the day of the fashion show where Rina Dhaka formally launched her Jharkhand Inspired Collection for retailing and Varija launched her “VARIJA for JHARCRAFT” range.
People from different parts of Jharkhand showcased their talent and earned great amount of respect.