Haryana
39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 in Haryana
- 03 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 has commenced at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana.
Key Points
- Edition: This is the 39th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, organised annually since 1987.
- Inauguration: The event was inaugurated by the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
- Theme: The theme for the 2026 edition is “Local to Global – Atmanirbhar Bharat”, focusing on promoting indigenous crafts on global platforms.
- Theme States: Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya are designated as the theme states, showcasing their unique crafts, traditions and cuisines.
- Partner Country: The Partner Country for the 2026 mela is Egypt.
- Cultural Events: Includes folk dances, music performances and cultural programmes representing India’s diverse traditions.
- Showcases handicrafts, handlooms, folk art, traditional paintings, metalwork, pottery, woodcraft and regional cuisines.
- Significance: The mela provides a major platform for economic empowerment of artisans, preservation of traditional crafts, and promotion of cultural tourism.
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