40th Surajkund International Crafts Mela
40th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, 1-14 February 2027
The 40th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela (Fair), has been scheduled to be held at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana, from 1-14 February 2027.
This large handicrafts fair, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Textiles, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Haryana, aims to showcase the finest traditions of handicrafts, handlooms, culture and cuisine across India and other countries. In early 2026, more than 53 countries and 700 foreign artists participated in the previous 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
The Government of Haryana is inviting participation in the 40th Surajkund International Crafts Mela by cultural troupes (up to 10-15 members) and artisans (up to 4-5 members) who wish to showcase their heritage at the Surajkund Mela.
It may be noted that the Surajkund Mela Authority will provide free boarding, lodging and transportation from Delhi Airport to the Mela ground during the stay of cultural troupe and/or artisans at the Mela, subject to prior confirmation as well as applicable terms and conditions.
Portugal-based stakeholders who wish to participate in the 40th Surajkund International Crafts Mela are welcome to forward their proposal(s) to mktasst.lisbon@mea.gov.in with hoc.lisbon@mea.gov.in in CC.
For any queries regarding the Mela itself, please contact Mr Rajinder Sharma, Liaison Officer, Haryana Government Tourism Bureau, at rajinder.tourism@hry.gov.in / haryanatourism74@gmail.com.