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Delhi-NCR gears up for annual dose of art, culture, heritage
Hindustan Times
|February 07, 2025
It's that time of year, for Delhi-NCR to get its annual dose of grand displays of art, culture, and heritage, with the 38th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela starting Friday.
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This edition will see the participation of an unprecedented 648 artisans from 42 countries, taking it to the world stage.
Odisha and Madhya Pradesh have been chosen as theme states, officials said. The festival will be inaugurated by Union minister for tourism and culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at 10am on the day. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and tourism minister Dr Arvind Sharma will also be present on the occasion, according to information shared by Kala Ramachandran, the principal secretary of Haryana Tourism Corporation and the vice-chair of the Surajkund Mela Authority.
"The fair is not just an exhibition but a festival of craftsmanship, heritage, and global unity.
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