Assam is land with an unbroken, living vibrant tradition of art and craft. To provide a platform to showcase art and craft of various artisan and to sell them, Hunar Haat expo is held by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. The 38th Edition of this expo is held in Guwahati called Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022.
In this blog post, I will provide you with various information on Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022, like Date, timing, musical and cultural programme, etc. But first I will explain what Hunar Hatt is, from when it was held, etc.
WHAT IS HUNAR HAAT?
Hunar Haat is an art and craft expo organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India at various places in India. It is a showcase of art and craft by various artisans from all over India. It provides the artisan to showcase their products and sell them directly to you.
Hunar Haat is a unique confluence of craft, cuisine and culture. By doing this Hunar Haat is preserving the cultural heritage and fabric of art and craft of India.
THEME OF HUNAR HAAT
The main theme of the Hunar Haat Expo across India is Atma Nirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local. By buying the items made by Indian artisan and in India will provide flavor to the theme of Hunar Haat.
Crafts and crafts knowledge are living links to the past and a means of preserving cultural meaning into the future.
IMPORTANCE OF HUNAR HAAT
Hunar Haat is not just a craft expo but it is doing so many things apart from this. Some are listed below.
- Hunar Haat is preserving the art and craft of India
- It is providing a medium for employment to the artisan of India
- Hunar Haat is providing empowerment to women as most of the women are associated with craft in India.
- It is providing a marketplace to the artisans.
HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022 EXPO
The 38th Edition of Hunar Hatt is going to be organized at Veterinary College Ground, Khanapara, Guwahati from 11th March to 20th March 2022. It will be inaugurated on 12th March 2022 at 11:30 AM by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam.
At Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 you can see and buy unique crafts from more than 20 States and Union Territories all across India.
LOCATION OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
The Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 edition will be held in the Veterinary College Ground in Khanapara.
| VETERINARY COLLEGE GROUND, KHANAPARA, G.S ROAD, GUWAHATI, ASSAM |
SCHEDULE OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
The Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 is scheduled to be held from 11th March, 2022 to 20th March 2022. You can visit the expo between 10 AM to 10 PM. But the musical and cultural program will be held from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
DATE OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
The schedule for hunar haat 2022 of Guwahati is from 10th March, 2022 to 20th March, 2022.
| 10th MARCH, 2022 TO 20th MARCH, 2022 |
TIME OF ENTRY TO HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
The time of entry for Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 is between 10 AM to 10 PM. But the musical and cultural program will be held from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
| TIME OF ENTRY | 10:00 AM TO 10:00 PM |
| TIME OF MUSICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMME | 5:00 PM TO 10:00 PM |
ENTRY FEE OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
There is no entry fee to see Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022. You can enter from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from 10th March to 20th March 2022.
| ENTRY FEE: ₹0 |
RESTRICTIONS AND RULES OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
The only restriction for Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 is that you have to carry your own mask. Wearing a mask is compulsory to enter the Hunar Haat 2022 Guwahati edition.
MAIN ATTRACTION OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
- Artisans and Craftsman of Various States
- Exhibition & Sale of Swadeshi Handicraft Products
- Delicious Traditional Cuisines of Various States
- Musical and Cultural Programs
- Performance of Circus Artists
- Live Showcase of Art and Craft making
THINGS TO SEE AND BUY IN HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
In Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022, you can see and buy many things showcased by the artisan. You can buy beautiful handmade Indian traditional products made by expert Indian craftsmen.
Different types of handmade products for home decor made to office decor by expert artisans will be available for exhibition.
I will highlight some of the major things you can buy from Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 are listed below.
- Water Hyacinth Products
- Bamboo Items like Bamboo Home decor, Bamboo furniture, Bamboo utensils etc
- Bamboo Cane Items
- Pottery Items
- Brass and Bell Metal Items
- Paper Craft Items
- Miniature Art and Craft
- Handloom Items
- Art and Paintings
- Food and Delicacies
- And more
I will be adding detailed items available soon.
MUSICAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES OF HUNAR HAAT GUWAHATI 2022
Many notable artist will perform in Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022. The detailed list of artist with date is given below. The musical and cultural program will be held from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
| Date | Name of Artist Performing in Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 |
| 11th March, 2022 | Padmanav Bordoloi (Singer) Rani Indrani (singer) Neha Khan (Singer) |
| 12th March, 2022 | Bhupinder Singh Bhupi (Singer) Gunjan Saxena |
| 13th March, 2022 | Zubeen Garg (Singer) Ritesh Mishra (Singer) Gunjan Saxena |
| 14th March, 2022 | Altaf Raza (Singer) Dikshu Sarma (Singer) Bhumika Malik (Singer) Rekha Raj (Singer) Ritesh Mishra (Singer) |
| 15th March, 2022 | Bhumika Malik (Singer) Rekha Raj (Singer) Upsana Singh (Actress) Junior Mehmood (Actor) Ritesh Mishra (Singer) |
| 16th March, 2022 | Kalpana Patwory (Singer) Mohit Khaana Hamsika Iyer (Singer) |
| 17th March, 2022 | Sudesh Bhosle (singer) Mohit Khaana Siddhant Bhosle Archana Dance Group |
| 18th March, 2022 | Priya Mallick (Comedian) Amit Kumar (Actor) |
| 19th March, 2022 | Priya Mallick (Comedian) Sunita Bhuyan (Violinist) |
| 20th March, 2022 | Suresh Wadekar (Singer) |
CONCLUSION
Please come to the Hunar Haat Guwahati 2022 and see the crafts of the artisans who have flocked together to showcase their talent. There will be so many items that will catch your attention. Buying them will be gratitude to the hard work of the artisan and it will bring a smile. I will surely go and what about you?