Chandigarh is all set to celebrate the ‘Uttrakhand Mahotsav 2017’ with all zeal and enthusiasm. An NGO named as Abhudhya- ek nayi shuruaat has been organising an event that will showcase the art and culture of Uttrakhand in the city beautiful. The stage has been set in Kalagram for ‘Uttrakhand Mahotsav’ where 50 craftsmen from Hilly areas will exhibit their work. ‘Uttrakhand Mahotsav’ has been organised with an aim to promote the skills of artisans of the state by providing an opportunity to stage their talent in Chandigarh.
Details of Uttrakhand Mahotsav 2017
Date: 10th- 12th February 2017
Day: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Time: 9 AM onwards
Venue: Kalagram, Railway Colony, Manimajra, Chandigarh
Entry: Free
Contact: 8195941630, 9541367288
Attractions in Uttrakhand Mahotsav, Chandigarh
The 3 days ‘Uttrakhand Mahotsav’ will be fulfilled by enjoyment and entertainment factor in tricity. From the art of Uttrakhand to its food, everything will be available in Uttrakhand Mahotsav in Chandigarh. The main attraction of the event will be its Hilly kitchen that will serve delicious food from the region of hills.
- Art of the state
- Folk dance
- Traditional food
- Handicraft and handlooms of Uttrakhand
- Photo exhibition
- Performance by Basanti Bisht and Gajender Rana
- Puppet show
Ranging from art to food, people of the city will also get to enjoy the hilly music with the mesmerising voice of Padmashri Basanti Bisht, who is the only women who sing ‘Jagar’ and Gajender Rana, a king of Garhwali music. For children, the event will also showcase a puppet show.
Here’s the chance to get closer to Uttrakhand and know it better then what you know about the state with ‘Uttrakhand Mahotsav’ in Chandigarh.