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Himachal
fest showcases state's cultural heritage by
Hemant Chauhan Sangla
(Himachal Pradesh): A unique festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage
of Himachal Pradesh concluded in the Sangla Valley on Sunday. Jointly organised
by the Department of tourism of Himachal Pradesh and Sangla Valley Sustainable
Development Society (SVSDS), the two-day festival served tourists with a variety
of local dishes. The main food items were made of Phapra (buck wheat) and Ghutli
(apricot nuts). Organisers said that they wanted to showcase the state's cultural
heritage and boost the economy of the region with community participation. "We
organised this festival to maintain our culture. We want that tourists all across
the world come here to Kinnaur (district) and enjoy our traditional cuisine, as
our food is healthy. People enjoy Chinese food but I think our organic food is
tastier and hygienic than the Chinese food," said Lal Singh, organiser of the
show. Ethnic handicrafts, local food and the traditional dances were the main
attraction during the fiesta. The tourists from abroad visiting the Kinnaur region
were enthralled after enjoying regional food and witnessing the rich culture and
tradition of the beautiful hill region. "I am very much impressed by the work
because I think it is really a very progressive modern work they (organisers)
do here for the world besides keeping in mind the ecological aspect," said Ifatuba
Tech, a tourist from Australia. Experts felt that such festivals would promote
tourism in the region. "Through this festival, we are popularising the traditional
cuisines in a new manner in an attempt to promote tourism in the region," said
Vidyakaran Negi, president of SVSDS. Globally renowned for its cool atmosphere
and lush green hills the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh attracts millions of
tourists every year. -June
29, 2009 Go
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