Sari Walkathon is Organised to Promote Handloom Sari Culture

One Bharat, Saree Walkathon

In a bid to celebrate and promote the diverse handloom saree culture in India, Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh inaugurated the E-Registration portal for the Sari Walkathon on November 21. The Sari Walkathon event is scheduled to take place at the MMRDA Ground in Mumbai on December 10, 2023. The initiative aims to invite participation from women across various states, showcasing their unique styles of wearing sarees and highlighting the rich cultural tapestry of India, emphasizing “Unity in Diversity.”

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Sari Walkathon

Background

Following the success of the inaugural Sari Walkathon in Surat, where over 15,000 women donned various types of saris to promote fitness and advocate for traditional textiles, Mumbai is set to host the largest-ever Saree Walkathon.

This initiative, organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, seeks to promote fitness awareness among women and inspire them to lead healthier lives. Women from different parts of the country are expected to participate in the walk, showcasing their unique traditional ways of draping saris.

Registration

Individuals interested in participating in the Sari Walkathon can register through the dedicated website, where the registration process is OTP-based for security. Smt. Darshana Jardosh, the Union Minister of State for Textiles, set an example by being the first to register on the portal. This streamlined registration process aims to encourage widespread participation in the event.

A series of activities are planned along with the Saree Walkathon

Exhibition-cum-sales

29th November to 13th December 2023
“Gandhi Shilp Bazaar – National” with 250 stalls of handicrafts & handlooms products including 75 stalls of different varieties of saris.
Participants from across the country.
Live loom & craft demonstration program.

Sari Walkathon

10th December 2023
Distance – Approx. 2 km
Time – 8:00 am

Workshop

10th & 11th December 2023
Sari draping, circulatory & sustainability, natural dyeing etc.

Shubham Mittal

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