Myanmar artists, artisan showcase traditional music, arts at Surajkund International Crafts Mela Fair
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Eain (NP News) – Feb 16
At the 38th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela (Fair), 15 Myanmar artists and five artisans showcased Myanmar traditional music and arts at the fair held in Haryana Township, Faridabad District. The Mela Fair is held annually at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana, India. The 38th edition of the Mela will be held from 7th to 23rd February 2025.
Occupying a place of pride on the international tourist calendar, more than a million visitors throng the Mela, including thousands of foreign tourists. The Surajkund Mela is unique as it showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India, and is the largest crafts fair in the world. The Mela is organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of External Affairs under Indian Government.
A large number of renowned national and international folk artistes and cultural groups present day performances at the Chaupals, the open-air theatres, located in the Mela premises. Also enthralling cultural evening programmes are held at the main Chaupal during each of the Mela evening. The Mela is indeed a custodian of the heritage crafts involving use of traditional skills that are fading away. A special section is earmarked for showcasing of these heritage crafts.
As part of Myanmar, artists showcase traditional classical music performances with melodic rhythm playing harp, drum, xylophone and gongs earning interest of people. In addition, the five artisans display Myanmar traditional purepet and other traditional statues.
Furthermore, the multi-cuisine Food Court provides ethnic cuisines from all over the world, which are immensely popular with visitors. There are designated places for amusement, adventure sports and joy rides. A splash of colors, rhythm of drum beats and joy devivre merge at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana, according to the information from the India Embassy of Myanmar in Yangon.