The Madhya Pradesh Craft Bazaar at Gauhar Mahal began with ‘Phoolon ki Holi’ (Holi with Flowers) here on Thursday. The artists performed cultural programmes with a lot of fervor at the historical shopping hub of the city. The artists began their show with actual ‘Phoolon ki Holi’. The eve was vibrant mix of colourful tradition, cultural music and dance. The visitors also participated in the act and enjoyed the eve with the lot of ecstasy.
With lath maar holi the celebrations were much enjoyed at Gauhar Mahal. Artists staged their performance and made the audience enjoy the first day of the craft bazaar. The lath maar holi is usually played at Barsana in Mathura. According to the tradition people hit each other with sticks but, transformation the tradition into a dance form was hugely appreciated by the visitors. Visitors enjoyed shopping along with cultural events. The first day was concluded with Holi of flowers. The visitors were awestruck to watch such a programme. Even the audiences participated in enthusiastically.
Also, a remarkable variety of dress materials, imitation jewellery, foot-wears, saris, men’s and children wears, household materials, rugs and not to forget mentioning about the traditional and years old dress materials from across the State captivated buyers. It has a special range of jewellery from Assam. The bead jewellery is available in an array of vibrant colours.