Mysore/Mysuru: Over five lakh people visited the 25th edition ‘
Hunar Haat’ a 9-day sale-cum-exhibition of handicrafts, which concluded at Maharaja’s Ground in city yesterday.
The exposition, a confluence of culture and cuisine of many States, reportedly made a business of over Rs. 30 lakh in nine days. Held with a slogan of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ by Union Ministry of Minority Development and National Minority Development Corporation, it was opened by Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda.
Over 125 varieties of food from different States were served to Mysureans. Along with lip-smacking food, a variety of cultural programmes entertained the visitors. Singers from bollywood too enthralled the audience daily which added colour to the festival. The exhibition also had selfie point, book mart and handicrafts items.
The 26th edition of Hunar Haat will be showcasing indigenous handmade products of artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here from February 20 to March 1.The Ministry of Minority Affairs in a statement .
Hundreds of artisans, craftsmen to showcase products at Hunar Haat starting from Feb 20
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Minority Affairs will organise the 26th edition of ‘Hunar Haat’ that will bring together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here from February 20 to March 1.
Its theme will be ‘vocal for local’ and more than 600 artisans and craftsmen, including a large number of woman artisans, from more than 31 states and UTs will participate in this, an official statement said.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate the event on February 21.
Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the event will be a perfect platform to promote indigenous products of artisans and craftsmen from across the country, and asserted that this has provided employment opportunities to more than five lakh artisans, craftsmen and artists yet.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs in a statement said that more than 600 artisans and craftsmen, including a large number of women artisans, from more than 31 states and UTs will be participating in the Hunar Haat with the vocal for local theme this year.Petr
The Ministry of Minority Affairs in a statement said that more than 600 artisans and craftsmen, including a large number of women artisans, from more than 31 states and UTs will be participating in the Hunar Haat with the vocal for local theme this year.Petr