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Handicrafts Fair
 Location
: Dilli Haat, New Delhi
Month
: October-November
The months of September, October and November are busy with various types of fairs. The Handicrafts Fair at Delli Haat is a major magnetism for the lovers of handicrafts. The business fair held by the Delhi Government is also a major appeal for the Business community. The Diwali fairs approximately the Diwali festival is held in almost every community.
Surajkund is a small ancient kund (pond) in Haryana on the outer edge of Delhi. This charming place is the venue for the annual Handicrafts fair. This handicraft fair gives the artisans an opportunity to show their skills on the spot and customers get to see the working style of the artisans. The fair is held on a particular state theme. There are fashion shows and puppet shows which represent the amalgamation of the traditional art with the modern trends.
In a much lighter vein, winter also witnesses the Vintage Car Rally when the
"grand old ladies", spruced up for the occasion, make the long haul from Delhi to Sohna.
Pragati Maidan also hosts many other fairs including the Auto Expo and the Leather Fair. Through out the year Pragati Maidan is the venue for fairs and expositions. The Shakuntalam theatre is located in Pragati Maidan and usual movie shows are held here.
Phulwalon-Ki-Sair
The Indian conventional singing is mostly divided in two forms- The Southern Carnatic and the Northern melody with various raags. The masters of these forms are always giving performances in Delhi.
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