Art and culture meet food at Saras Mela- The New Indian Express

By Convey News Company

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kanakakkunnu has become a ought to stop by vacation spot for metropolis people thanks to the ongoing Saras Mela. The tenth day of the seventh edition of the mela organised by the Kudumbashree Mission witnessed a enormous crowd on Friday. The mela, which offers the most effective of traditional meals and artistry from all over the region, has been a success, say the organisers.

Thiruvananthapuram is internet hosting the 12-working day countrywide and cultural expo for the first time. Extra than 200 meals stalls have been established up at the fest. In about 60,000 sq ft, many products these kinds of as costume products, handicraft objects and pickles are readily available. About 24 kitchens have been set up at the foodstuff court, which includes 12 stalls from Kerala.

“This year’s mela has been a big accomplishment. We anticipate gross sales to attain `12 crore by the conclude. We have presently crossed `7 crore, such as the revenue from both the food stuff and product or service stalls. The food court is turning out to be the primary emphasize of the competition. As people didn’t have significantly opportunity to enjoy such situations in the previous two yrs, they are incredibly psyched to attend the mela. There is great audience even for the seminars and cultural programmes,” states K R Shaiju, Kudumbashree district mission coordinator. 

The stalls aspect a paper bookstall from Rajasthan, tribal merchandise from Attapadi and handloom sarees from areas these types of as Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad. Wild honey is also in great demand from customers. “More shares are currently being brought at the mela, specifically of the gown resources,” mentioned a Kudumbashree formal.

Pratibha Deka, a girls entrepreneur from Odisha advertising bamboo products, claims, “All our goods are handmade and come in distinctive price tag ranges. Demand from customers for bamboo lanterns is high among the the people.”
Typical Schooling Minister V Sivankutty will inaugurate the closing ceremony on Sunday. The finest three stalls will receive awards.