Surat – As the vibrant Madhavpur Fair is set to take place in Madhavpur, Porbandar district from April 6 to 10, Surat played host to a spectacular cultural program celebrating India’s rich diversity. Organized under the theme "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat", the event brought together 400 artists—200 from Gujarat and 200 from the northeastern states—for a grand showcase of traditional dances and music at the Indoor Stadium in Athwalines.
As per agency report, the program was held under the guidance of the state’s Department of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities and the Tourism Department, with support from the Surat district administration and the Surat Municipal Corporation. For the first time, artists from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, and Gujarat came together on one stage in Surat, enthralling the audience with a fusion of colors, rhythms, and cultures.
The audience included a large number of students, citizens, and officials. District Collector Dr. Saurabh Parghi, Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gehlot, Deputy Commissioner Vabang Jamir, District Youth Development Officer Radhika Lathia, and other dignitaries attended the event. Political leaders, however, were unable to participate due to the recent tragic fire incident in a firecracker factory in Deesa.
The event featured mesmerizing performances from the northeastern states, such as Tengkho Nyon and Tapu from Arunachal Pradesh, Bihu and Dasori Delai from Assam, Pang Dong Dholok Cholom from Manipur, Chonglezawn and Wangala from Mizoram, Koch dance from Meghalaya, Makhu Hinayachi and Singai/Yok Cham from Nagaland, Chutke and Hojagiri from Sikkim, and Mamita and Sangrein from Tripura.
From Gujarat, audiences witnessed captivating traditional performances like Ras from Surendranagar, tribal dances from Mahisagar, Rathwa dance from Chhota Udepur, Dangi dance from Dang, Hudo from Zoravarnagar, Dhal Talwar and Maniyaro from Porbandar, Mishra Ras from Gandhinagar, Garba from Morbi, and Padhar Manjira dance from the Bhal region.
This cultural convergence not only provided an immersive experience into India’s artistic heritage but also highlighted the spirit of unity in diversity, leaving Surat residents with a memorable glimpse of the nation's traditional richness just ahead of the upcoming Madhavpur Fair.
