The International

SurajKund Mela

A fair to Remember

Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a highly acclaimed world’s biggest crafts fair. It is a mosaic of India’s diversity and a kaleidoscopic celebration of crafts, music and rhythm, art and culture from across the world. Indulge in shopping of authentic traditional crafts, handicrafts and handlooms, witness the folk performances or delve into the culinary treats from far corners of the globe. It is all here at Surajkund Mela.

It is a one of its kind experience where you get to interact with skilful and dexterous artists who showcase their talents with their magnificent handicrafts items in the majestic rural backdrop.

As you wander in the meandering lanes of the fair, you are taken back in time, when life was simple, as you witness the entire landscape dotted with thatched huts, As you wander in the meandering lanes of the fair, you are taken back in time, when life was simple, as you witness the entire landscape dotted with thatched huts, rural folks in traditional attires, hear languages from across the country and the world, the experience is simply transcending. The performance areas, food courts and entertainment zones also bring a splash of celebration to the ambiance.

The
History | इतिहास

It was in the year 1987, when an idea transformed the canvas of Surajkund and the seat of the 10th century Tomar chieftain, Surajpal, into a spectacular venue for India’s finest and popular handloom and handicrafts fair.

Finest craftspersons from across the country wind their way to participate in a celebration of India’s age old living crafts in a rhapsody christened Surajkund Crafts Mela1. The best of the crafts are unveiled under cosy thatch roofs, ethnic ambience and rural romance of Indian villages.

The purpose of the Mela was to invite master craftspersons of varied disciplines from all over the country onto a single

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Theme State

North Eastern Region

Witness the alluring culture of North Eastern Region of India in the 36th Edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela. 2023. Experience art, craft, cuisine and culture of this mesmerizing region.

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Partner Nation

SHANGHAI Cooperation Organization

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is participating as the Partner Nation of the 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mela and bringing colours of more than 25 Countries under one umbrella.

As the popularity grew so did the scale of the Surajkund Mela. The Mela was lent a global appeal in 2009 with Egypt being the first focus nation for the 23rd edition of the Mela. The Mela was rechristened ‘Surajkund International crafts Mela’ when Thailand was introduced as the first partner nation in the 26th edition in 2012.

The prominence of the Surajkund Mela was scaling new heights, as more and more foreign countries were vying to participate in the Mela to showcase their culture, crafts and cuisines. With participation of Egypt, came in a new wave of international artists, craftsmen and cultural fare.

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Kaleidoscope

From the eyes of camera over the years

The SurajKund Mela

Itinerary

Illustrative Map

Major

Attractions

The 36th edition of the Surajkund International crafts Mela promises to be special. There are countless experiences and crafts to discover in the meandering and colourful lanes of the mela. Here are just a few attractions that you should not miss at all!