Shilpgram Festival 2012 Schedule

Shilpgram, literally meaning a “Craftsmen’s Village” is the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex situated 3kms west of Udaipur [Hawala Village] in the lap of Aravallis. This complex is set up in 70 acres of undulating land and is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversity, architecture and life styles of the folk and tribal people of the West Zone.

Every year Shilpgram festival is organized in the last week of December. The festival lasts for 10 days and aims at providing insights of traditional village life. Many craftsmen and artists participate from different parts of the country in this cultural and traditional fair. The beauty of this place is undoubtedly beyond exploration. To explore more, we suggest you to not to miss the fair and visit it as soon as possible.

Apart from the regular events and happenings during day time, special events are organized every evening. Here is a complete list of different events which will be held during the next 10 days from December 21 – 30, 2012.

# Items Timings (PM) Minutes

1

Arrival of governor of Rajasthan, Margaret Alva, Traditional welcome, visit to craft fair & Inaugural ceremony on main stage

5.30 – 6.15

45

2

Jagar and mangal geet (Uttrakhand)

Shreemati Basant Devi

6.15 – 6.25

10

3

Giddaa (Punjab)

6.25 – 6.35

10

4

Gudumbaja (Madhya Pradesh)

6.35 – 6.45

10

5

Lawani (Punjab)

6.45 – 6.55

10

6

Singichham (Sikkim)

6.55 – 7.05

10

7

Haasyamel (Maharashtra)

7.05 – 7.10

05

8

Chari (Rajasthan)

7.10 – 7.20

10

9

Veerbhadra (Goa)

7.20 – 7.30

10

10

Hozagiri (Tripura)

7.30 – 7.40

10

 11

Kathakali (Kerala)

7.40 – 7.50

10

12

Haasyamel (Maharashtra)

7.50 – 8.00

10

13

Chhapeli (Uttrakhand)

8.00 – 8.20

20

14

Mewasi (Guajarat)

8.20 – 8.30

10