Virasat Mela in Bhatinda

Local body in Bhatinda called 'Malwa Heritage Foundation' has decided not to let the centuries old tradition of the State vanish. It is making all possible efforts to revive the ancient folk art and culture of Punjab. The recently organised `Virasat Mela' in Jaipal Garh village was one of those efforts.
Organised at `Nambardaran di Haveli' in the village, the mela (fair) portrays a typical rural lifestyle of the State. It showcases traditional activities like people weaving rope, women spinning wheel and grinding wheat on stone and such other activities. It also stages heritage march of elephants, horses and camels. This fair has also an attraction for Punjabi food lovers.