| Spirit of Uttaranchal at
Dilli Haat, New Delhi
Press
Release
New Delhi, October 28, 2004 – In order to
showcase, promote and market the diverse organic
products, natural fiber products, handloom, handicrafts
and eco-tourism destinations of Uttaranchal, the
Uttaranchal Organic Commodity Board under the aegis
of the Government of Uttaranchal will organise a
15-day event- The Spirit of Uttaranchal- at Dilli
Haat from November 1-15, 2004.
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"Spirit of Uttaranchal" event aims to showcase,
promote and market organic products, natural fiber products,
handloom, handicrafts and eco-tourism destinations
of Uttaranchal.
Apart from showcasing the products, various cultural programmes
are also being organized along with a food court to serve
Uttaranchali cuisine.
The Spirit of Uttaranchal aims to create awareness about
the efforts of the State towards organic farming (organic
food), eco-tourism destinations, handicrafts, handloom and
natural fiber products and introduce the people of Delhi to
the unique features that mark the spirit of this mountain
state. Voluntary organizations, Self Help Groups (SHGs), farmers,
and government bodies are participating in this event.
Various other performances from the artists coming from Pauri
Garhwal, Tehri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Delhi,
etc. will also be organised during the 15 day event. The list
includes Traditional Hudkiyan Song by Smt. Kabutari Devi,
Pithoragarh on the 11th of November, Pandu Chakravyuh by
Dr. D.R.Purohit of Garhwal on the 13th of November, etc.
Event Schedule
for cultural programmes
| 10 November 2004 |
| 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
Dhol Damau - Shri Uttam, Chamba, Tehri Garhwal |
| 7.30pm onwards |
Kumaoni Ram Leela - Johar Sanskritik Manch, Munsiari,
Pithoragarh |
| 11 November 2004 |
| 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
Traditional Hudkiyan Song - Smt. Kabutari Devi, Pithoragarh |
| 7.30pm onwards |
Pandu Chakravyuh - Troupe led by Prof. D.R.Purohit,
Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal |
| 13 November 2004 |
| 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
Folk dances & songs of Uttaranchal - Parvatiya Kala
Kendra, Delhi |
| 7.30pm onwards |
Kumaoni Ramlila by Johar Sanskritik Manch, Munsiari,
Pithoragarh |
| 14 November 2004 |
| 7.30pm onwards |
Deepmalika: A concert of special compositions on the
theme of Dusshera and Diwali composed and rendered by
Shubha Mudgal with Aneesh Pradhan (tabla) Sudhir Nayak
(sarangi) |
Participants
- Action for Environment Preservation Art and Nature (AEPAN),
Bhimtal, Nainital
- Appropriate Technology India (ATI), Ukhimath
- Avani, Pithoragarh
- Bio Tourism village, Syath, Kotabagh
- HIFEED, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal
- Himalayan Action Research Centre (HARC), Dehradun
- Himalayan Organization for Protecting Environment (HOPE),
Almora
- Himalayan Village
- Institute of Himalayan Environmental Research & Education
(INHERE), Almora
- Integrated Watershed Development Project, Nainital
- Johar Mahila Samiti, Dehradun
- Mahila Haat, Almora
- Panchachuli Women Weavers, Almora
- Sanskat Jaivik Krishi Avam Beej Yojna, Ramgarh, Nainital
- Uttaranchal Bamboo & Fiber Development Board (UBFDB),
Dehradun
- Uttaranchal Co-operative Resham Federation (UCRF), Dehradun
- Uttaranchal Organic Commodity Board (UOCB), Dehradun
- Women Development Organization, Dehradun
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