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Haryana: Four-day Surajkund Diwali Mela from Oct 23; 300 craft stalls, cultural shows planned

Faridabad, Oct 18 (UNI) The Haryana Tourism Department will organise the third Surajkund Diwali Mela at the Surajkund Mela Grounds in Faridabad from October 23 to 26, featuring around 300 handicraft stalls, regional cuisines, folk performances and a musical evening by noted Sufi singer Kanwar Grewal, officials said on Sunday.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the four-day event on October 23, while union Minister Manohar Lal will preside over the closing ceremony on October 26 as the chief guest.
State Heritage and Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma, senior officials and other dignitaries are expected to attend the inaugural function.
According to the Tourism Department, the fair will feature approximately 300 stalls showcasing handicrafts, handloom products, traditional artwork, home decorations and other Diwali-related merchandise from different parts of the country.
The event is intended to provide artisans and craftspeople with a platform to display and market their products while offering visitors a range of festive shopping options.
A dedicated food court will offer traditional dishes from various states, along with products from established brands.
The department said folk artists, traditional performers and dance troupes would present cultural programmes throughout the four-day event, highlighting India's diverse artistic traditions.
Sufi and folk singer Kanwar Grewal is scheduled to perform during one of the cultural evenings, which will also feature other musical and traditional performances.
Officials said the fair was aimed at promoting indigenous handicrafts, supporting local artisans and encouraging cultural tourism in the National Capital Region.
The Haryana Government and Tourism Department have invited residents of Delhi-NCR and neighbouring areas to attend the event with their families.
The fair will conclude on October 26.
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