AN HOUR WITH PUPPETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

   

ISHARA INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL

                                                                     

The 15th edition of the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is back and it’s bigger than ever!
   
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust, the countries participating this year include - Afghanistan, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Palestine, Spain, Sweden and Taiwan.

Whether you are of age nine or 90, there is a wide range of entertainment for everyone – rod to string puppets; mixed performances with dance, theatre, music and more.

TO ENJOY WITH THE PUPPETS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, KEEP YOURSELF FREE BETWEEN 7:30 PM TO 8:30 PM AT LEAST FOR ONE DAY BETWEEN 3RD FEB AND 10TH FEB AT INDIAN HABITAT CENTRE.

         

 # DONT FORGET - PUPPETS ARE WAITING FOR YOU #

SURAJKUND MELA- INTERNATIONAL CRAFTS MELA

A splash of colours, rhythm of drum beats and joy de-vivre merge at Surajkund in Faridabad during the first fortnight of each February. The curtains go up on the acclaimed annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela from 1st February onwards, a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage.

Occupying a place of pride on the international tourist calendar, more than a million visitors throng the Mela during the fortnight including thousands of foreign tourists.

A large number of renowned national and international folk artistes and cultural groups present day performances at both the Chaupals, the open-air theatres, located in the Mela premises. Also enthralling cultural evening programmes are held at the main Chaupal during each of the Mela evening. The Mela is indeed a custodian of the heritage crafts involving use of traditional skills that are fading away due to cheap machine made imitations, and a special section is earmarked for showcasing of these heritage crafts.

The multi-cuisine Food Court provides ethnic cuisines from all over the world, which are immensely popular with visitors. There are designated places for amusement, adventure sports and joy rides to make it a must visit event for the young.

People take full pleasure of sightseeing, adventure sports, wildlife and other tours along with the most favorite of all the shopping. At festivals of Haryana in February the travelers enjoy most at Surajkund Mela.

DELHI-THE CAPITAL OF INDIA

A symbol of the country’s rich past and thriving present, Delhi is a city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. It is a place that not only touches your pulse but even fastens it to a frenetic speed. Home to millions of dreams, the city takes on unprecedented responsibilities of realizing dreams bringing people closer and inspiring their thoughts.

A thriving, cosmopolitan metro, the city has much to celebrate as it has already reached the milestone of completing 100 years as a Capital. With a history that goes back many centuries, Delhi showcases an ancient culture and a rapidly modernising country. Dotted with monuments there is much to discover here. The seat of many powerful empires in the past, its long history can be traced in its many carefully-preserved monuments, ancient forts and tombs.

No visit to Delhi is complete without an experience of its famed specialties such as its delicious curries, barbecued tikkas and kebabs. It is also a shoppers’ haven, whether you want to pick up some rich, woven silks, handicrafts, or ethnic cushions for your home.

It is time to celebrate this city which is a symbol of the country’s rich past an thriving present. As a Capital city it is fittingly a window to the country. So come and look out of the window and discover a whole new city of numerous stories and experiences.