New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Over 100 artisans and 15 culinary experts from minority communities across India will come together in Kochi, Kerala, starting tomorrow, to showcase their vibrant cultural heritage at the ten-day Lok Samvardhan Parv.
The event, to be inaugurated by George Kurian, union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, aims to showcase the rich cultural and artistic heritage of these communities, according to a statement here from the Ministry.
A wide array of traditional crafts will be on display. These include Uttar Pradesh's renowned Zari and Chikankari embroidery, Punjab's Phulkari, Bihar's Madhubani paintings, Rajasthan's Blue Pottery, Ladakh's exquisite Pashmina weaving, Bastar's Iron Craft from Chhattisgarh, Karnataka's ...