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Mini Rajasthan festival being organized on Oct 20, 21
10/16/2010 12:06:16 AM
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Jammu, Oct 15: To attract tourist from Jammu and Kashmir state, to visit Rajasthan, the department of tourism, Government of Rajasthan is organizing two day mini Rajasthan festival from October 20 to 21 in the city of temples.
As per press release the two day “Mini Rajasthan Festival” will be held at the premises of Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, Parade, “Rajasthan Calling” being held in 19 major cities across the country including Kotchi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Patna, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Ludhiana, Lukhnow and Chandigarh.
“The major reason for organizing “Mill Rajasthan Festival” in Jammu is to give a feel of Rajasthan and facilitate a better understanding about the state and provide complete information and showcase the Rajasthan traditional culture and the exquisite range of Rajasthani handicraft products and Rajasthani delicacies. The major highlight of the festival will be live dances and a food court and free application of free mehandi (Heena) to visiting ladies.” Said Ms Usha Sharma, principal secretary and commissioner, Department of Tourism, Rajasthan in a press statement here today.
The food court will have stalls serving famous Dal Baati Choorma, famour Rajasthan Kachori’s mirchi pakora and traditional sweets. The traditional Rajasthan dances to be performed will include famour Chari, Gujri, and Algoja dance” she said.
“About 25 stalls depicting various culture, handicrafts, works from various regions of the state will be showcased during the festival will include wooden toys from Bassi Chittor, Terracota from Siaya, stone artifacts from Banswara nad Tichupada, Ajmer Ka Gota work, Aratari Zardozi work from Nyla village, Leather items- Bags, Jutis etc from Jodhpur and Shinmal, Tie & Die from Akola, Brass Nakkashi-Balahedi and Forest products from Barna” she added.
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