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A Gujarati artiste performs Siddi Goma dance at a chaupal at the Surajkund Crafts Mela in Faridabad Surajkund Crafts Mela is an annual fair celebrated by Haryana Tourism Department to promote handicrafts items in Faridabad District, Haryana. The festival showcases the art, craft and cuisines of India. This magnificent handicraft and handloom fair is held annually. The place is setup as a typical rural marketplace displaying the rich arts and traditions of India by the skilled artisans, sculptors, weavers and craftsmen. To give the fair a complete traditional touch, traditional cultural programs are held and rural cuisine is served. The stalls not only sell these crafts but also act as a workshop for the craftsmen and enable the public to see how the crafts are made. Pottery, weaving, sculp