This February as always, was a month we, my wife and brother looked forward to visiting the Surajkund Crafts fair in Faridabad. As always, the visit to the Crafts Fair was exciting, enjoyable and a moment to be cherished. The vast array of handicraft items, exotic food, textiles, decorative items and yes the masks were simply amazing. Of course, the cultural programs performed by troupes from African countries were spell-binding. The dance performance by the group from Togo was powerful and spell-binding.
The performance by the troupe from Cape Verde was filled with energy and action. The people of Cape Verde, are of a multi-ethnic provenance, a mix of European and African descent. The official language is Portuguese and their national language is Cape Verdean Creole. Cape Verde is formed of a series of islands.
I have lived in Arbaminch, a town in Ethiopia, close to the border of Kenya and when I spotted the dance troupe from Kenya, I could step back in time and remember similar dances being performed. The Guji tribe and the Masai tribe share similar traits. The Surajkund Crafts Fair was not just about handicraft items but also bringing cultures, and people from all over the world together.
Apart from the cultural fiesta, the Crafts Fair provided visitors a glimpse of amazing handicraft items from all over the world. There were colorful dolls from Uzbekistan.
The wooden Giraffes and wooden statues from Africa presented a veritable feast for the eyes.
Some of the noteworthy scenes at the Crafts Fair were those of people dressed in traditional dresses, masks and other accessories that made them look rather distinct. There was a man dressed as a Naga Warrior and others who were somehow, different, colourful, and imposing!
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