Since the National Craft Mela which is to be held from 24^th October, 2009 to 2^nd November, 2009 is drawing near, the Chandigarh Administration is all set to hold this forthcoming event in a big way. This 1^st Chandigarh Craft Mela has been planned out to attract the dwellers of tricity, domestic and foreign tourists as well, to make them about the real Indian Craft  work and art culture of the different states of India especially the rural art and craft. In addition to this, many other activities have been planned during this Mela including different cultural programmes of various states of the country participating in the event in the Kalagram as well as in various sectors of Chandigarh with special attraction for food lovers.

 

Chandigarh is known for its availability of multiple cuisines and many food festivals are being held from time to time. One can get variety of food in Chandigarh. National Craft Mela which is being held for the first time in Chandigarh to gel with the theme this special food Festival has been planned out. In order to enhance attraction and enjoyment among all, Chandigarh Hotel Association has decided to hold the “Food Festival” during the National Craft Mela, the Home Secretary has convened a meeting with the members of Chandigarh Hotel & Restaurant Association of Chandigarh. According to Home Secretary “with the onset of National Craft Mela, the participating Hotels and Restaurants in Chandigarh will kick off the Food Festival to tingle the palette of people from different segment.” The Food Festival will offer very sumptuous and appetizing cuisines.

 

According to Shri D.K. Tiwari, IAS, Managing Director CITCO, Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism Development Corporation will put up “CITCO DA VEHRA” during the Craft Mela in which various delicacies of Northern India will be served. During this period of Craft Mela, CITCO would extend special 15% discount on food at Hotel Mountview and Hotel Shivalkview. CITCO would also hold Punjabi Food Festival at Baithak, Kalagram during this period from 24^th October to 2^nd November, 2009.

 

According to Shri Manmohan Singh, President, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Chandigarh, many events have been finalised for the 1^st National Craft Mela. The Lahori Food Festival will be held at Metro 43, Healthy Food Festival at Metro 35, Dum Pukht Food Festival at Khyber Restaurant, Biryani Festival at Western Court (Chandigarh/Panchkula) “On the Banana Leaf Festival” at Sundarams, Best of Maya Palace - Mirchi Kum Festival, Ice Cream & Dessert Fest. at Aroma, Oriental Barbeque Festival at Purple rice, and the Szechuan Nights Festival at Chop Sticks 2. All the hotels and Restaurant will exclusive put forth their specialties.

 

In addition to this, Chandigarh Hotel & Restaurant Association has also planned to organize Music Programme outside the Food Festival participating Restaurants, for one evening at each unit throughout the Festival period.