Srinagar: Thousands of people thronged Jammu and Kashmir pavilion during India International Trade fair, which started on November 14 and concluded yesterday, at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
The J&K pavilion was inaugurated by Director Handicraft and Handloom Kashmir Mehmood Ahmad Shah and Director Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu Dr Vikas Gupta.
According to a press note, Union Territory of J&K had erected 65 stalls in the J&K Pavilion at the Trade Fair to promote handicrafts and handloom of both the regions. Apart from that various departments of UT have also participated in the fair. “The main attraction of the day was mesmerizing cultural bonanza presented by the artists of Jammu and Kashmir Day on November 23. The programme depicted the richness of diverse cultural ethos of J&K which attracted huge applause from the audience.
Thousands of people thronged the J&K pavilion where stall holders displayed their commodities and showcased their talent and skill,” the press note added.
“The pavilion attracted around 3.5 lakh people during the 14 day event in which almost all the products of the Jammu and Kashmir including handicrafts and handloom were put on display and sale. Live demonstration of arts and crafts was also organized at the pavilion by the Directorate of Handicrafts,” Jammu And Kashmir Handicrafts Employees Union (JKHEU) President Suhaib Munshi said.
Earlier, on the occasion of J&K day, the visitors cherished the cultural feast by JK Handicrafts and Handloom Department at Pragati Maidan. Meanwhile, Suhaib Munshi has thanked Director Handicrafts and handloom Kashmir Mehmood Ahmad Shah and Director of Handicrafts and Handloom, Jammu Dr Vikas Gupta for conducting a successful trade fair event at Pragati Maidan New Delhi.