National Craft Mela

The Chandigarh National Crafts Mela is organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration. It Showcase the diversity of handicrafts, handlooms and fabrics of our country, The Crafts Mela  also adds musical and rhythmic element to the event by bringing together large number of national folk artists and cultural groups. The Art Forms that is showcased during the Crafts Mela are Lavni from Maharashtra, Badhai from Madhya Pradesh, Panthi from Chhattisgarh, Lambadi from Andhra Pradesh, Mathuri from Telangana, Goti Pua from Oddisha, sidhi Dhamal from Gujarat, Bardoi shikhla from Assam, Tamag Selo from Sikkim and  Mewasi from Gujarat and much more. Besides this, Himachali Gidha from Himachal Pradesh, Dogri Dance from Jammu & Kashmir, Chakri Dance from Rajasthan, Thadiya Chufla from Uttrakhand, Phag/Ghoomer from Haryana, Sammi/Bhangra from Punjab. Apart from these there would be ground performances of Been Jogi from Haryana, Kachi Ghodi from Rajasthan, Bazigar from Punjab, Nachar from Punjab, Behrupiya from Rajasthan and Stick walker from Rajasthan would also be showcased. Various cultural performances, food stalls, craft bazaar is organised during this festival. Besides Amusement Park and theme based gate and stalls is also set up during this National Craft Mela