Statring next week, give mall hopping a miss and head to the Surajkund Crafts mela. This Year, Rajasthan is the Theme state, while the Republic of Tajikistan. Thailand and Egypt are the partner countries, giving a truly international flavour to the fair. From exotic thai orchids, Egyptian brass souvenirs, beautiful embroidered textiles to silver jewellery, the one-stop handicraft shopping haven is a huge hit among indians and foreign tourists.
For city-bred dwellers, the rural ambience ot he mella, with folk danceres, artists, painters, weavers, sculptors and craftsmen from all over indian is a refreshing change. you can buy masks, ethnic juewllers, jute mats, carpets, applique lampshades, terracotta figurines, sarees, bidri ware, etc form the mela.
Don't miss theatre performances at natyashala open air thertre, folk dances of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar pradesh and Madhya pradesh, cultural shows from the republic of tajikistan.
