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The lively entrance area of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India. A troupe of traditional folk musicians dressed in white attire with bright orange and pink turbans (pagris) performs around a large, brightly decorated nagada (traditional kettle drum). The musicians beat the drum in rhythmic patterns while visitors gather to watch, with some joining in the celebration by dancing to the music. Other fairgoers continue walking through the entrance as the cultural performance creates a festive atmosphere. The sequence documents one of the traditional folk performances that welcomes visitors to India's renowned annual crafts and cultural fair.