11.70 lakh tourists have visited Surajkund fair so far
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 16 -
The 38th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Fair witnessed a record-breaking crowd of tourists on Sunday. In just 10 days, 11.70 lakh tourists have visited the crafts fair so far, which is close to last year's number of 13 lakh tourists.The Surajkund fair will continue till February 23.
Giving information here today, Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr Arvind Sharma said that 2 lakh tourists visited the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair on Sunday. There was a huge crowd of people at the cultural stage, main chaupal, mini chaupal, theatre as well as various pavilions. He said that 13 lakh people had reached the 37th edition of Surajkund fair, whereas this time, 11.70 lakh tourists have witnessed this fair in just 10 days. In the next 7 days, not only will this figure cross last year's figure, but it will also create a new record.
Dr Arvind Sharma said that the resolution taken by PM Narendra Modi to enrich national unity, art and culture is being fulfilled through the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair under the guidance of CM Nayab Singh Saini.
