From the archive record
The lively atmosphere of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2022 in Faridabad, Haryana, India. Visitors walk through crowded lanes lined with traditional handicraft stalls set against a rural village-inspired backdrop of thatched-roof structures and decorative entrance gates. Colourful bunting, festive streamers, and overhead string lights decorate the fairgrounds, while large handcrafted floral installations shaped like lotuses, horses, and tulips add to the visual appeal. The footage documents one of India's largest annual crafts fairs, where artisans, performers, and visitors come together to celebrate traditional arts, crafts, and cultural heritage.