Jammu,October 20 (Scoop News) – The two day ‘Rajasthan Calling” organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan in it’s bid to further attract domestic tourists from tourist state of Jammu and Kashmir was inaugurated in Jammu today .
The two day “Rajasthan Calling” being held at the premises of Dogra Brahmin Pratinidhi Sabha Complex Parade Jammu is part of the Rajasthan Tourisms domestic tourism promotion campaign to be held in 19 major cities across the country including Kotchi, Chennai, Mumbai,Bangalore, Patna, Kolkatta, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad , Lukhnow and Chandigarh.
“The major reason for organizing “Rajasthan Calling “ in the Temple city of Jammu is to give a feel of Rajasthan and facilitate a better understanding about the state and provide complete information and showcase the Rajasthan traditional culture and the exquisite range of Rajasthani handicraft products and Rajasthani delicacies. The major highlight of the festival will be live dances and a food court,” Said Pawan Jain , Assistant Director, , Department of Tourism,Rajasthan .
“ The food court has stalls serving famous Dal Baati Choorma, famous Rajasthan Kachori’s, mirchi pakora and traditional sweets . The traditional Rajasthan dances to be performed will include Rajasthani dance and Algoja dance “he said
“About 20 stalls depicting handicrafts , from various regions of the state are being showcased during the festival include Wooden Toys from Bassi Chittor, Terracota from Siaya, Stone Artefacts from Banswara and Tichupada, Ajmer Ka Gota work, Aratari Zardozi work from Nyla village, Leather items – Bags, Jutes etc from Jodhpur and Shinmal, Tie & Die from Akola, Brass Nakkashi and Forest Products from Barna” Mr Jain added
“With 14.8 lakh foreign tourists and 283 lakh domestic tourist arrivals in year 2008 Rajasthan is easily one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in India. The State’s popularity is primarily owing to its incredible tourism products: its rich heritage, its forts, palaces, lakes, colourful and lively fairs and festivals, golden sand dunes and rich wild life, add to that the adventure sports, wellness tourism, handicrafts, shopping, among other pullers.”Jain said .