8. Attempt the following in 100-120 words.
(5 marks)
You recently visited the Crafts Mela at Suraj Kund, Faridabad. It was mini India assembled at one place. Using the
hints, make a diary entry of what you saw and experienced there.
Hints: more than 20 states of India represented: Rajasthan- the theme state. Participation of foreign countries:
cultural programmes, dances at 'Chaupal' and 'Rangmanch': Food courts, catering all kinds of food: arts and
handicrafts from the awarded artisans.
Answers
New Delhi
20th March, 20XX
Monday, 8:00 pm
Dear Diary,
The Crafts Mela at Suraj Kund was much more impressive and grand than what I had imagined. This year the ‘Theme State’ was Rajasthan. The whole campus was painted with the visuals of Ranthambore, Chittor, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. It was Mini India assembled on a few hundred acres of land. All the awarded artisans from different states had set up their workshops and stalls there. Many countries, more particularly Pakistan, Nepal and Afghanistan gave it an international look. Bangles, jewellery decoration pieces, wall-hangings, purses, shoes, sarees, garments and cosmetics found thousands of buyers. Every evening there were cultural shows at the ‘Chaupal’ and the ‘Rangmanch’. The ‘Food Court’ provided all kinds of delicacies for food-lovers. Basically, it was India in all its colours, tastes and sounds scattered on the Aravalli hills.
Sameer
Dear Student,
Bongalmora
6th March, 20XX
Sunday, 10:30 pm
Dear Diary,
I visited the Suraj Kund Crafts Mela a few days ago. It was much more impressive and grand than what I had imagined. This year the ‘Theme State’ was Rajasthan. The whole campus was painted with the visuals of Ranthambore, Chittor, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. It seemed as if it was mini India assembled on a few hundred acres of land. All the awarded artisans from different states had set up their workshops and stalls. Many countries, more particularly Sri Lanka,Bhutan, Nepal and Afghanistan gave it an international look. Bangles, jewellery decoration pieces, wall-hangings, purses, shoes, sarees, garments and cosmetics found thousands of buyers. There was a cultural show at the ‘Chaupal’ and the ‘Rangmanch’. The ‘Food Court’ provided all kinds of delicacies for food-lovers. Basically, it was India with all its colours, tastes and vibrance. I enjoyed everything at the mela.
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