The National Crafts Mela will make a comeback with its 10th edition from November 9 to 18 at Kalagram, here. The Mela, a joint venture of Chandigarh Administration and North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) will be inaugurated by V.P Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T., Chandigarh.
National Crafts Mela showcases the diversity of handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of our country. To add the musical and rhythmic element to the event, this event brings together the large number of renowned national folk artists and cultural groups.
170 Stalls have been constructed at the site to display work of artisan and craftsmen of Chandigarh and other states. The main attraction of the event will be the stall dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. The stall will showcase some of the rare pictures of Mahatma Gandhi's life, freedom struggle, and other aspects of his remarkable journey.