Port Blair, Dec. 14: To show case the cultural fabric, diversity and ethos of rural India applications have been invited from interested artisans, entrepreneurs/firms/individuals engaged in the following activities for allotment of space during Island Tourism Festival-2023 which is scheduled to be held from 26th to 30th December 2023 for 5 days at ITF Ground. The selected applicants would be provided open space of 0.82 sqm at a flat rent of Rs. 400/- for the five-day event after assessment of the diversity, originality & uniqueness of product/activity by a committee.
- Local artisan selling handmade crafts, textiles, pottery artworks
- Traditional crafts like beadworks or fabric painting
- Mehendi (Henna) artist offering intricate henna design to the festival attendees providing a popular culturally rich activity
- Tattoo Artist which include temporary tattoo artist who can create a variety of design allowing participants to express themselves through body art without a permanent commitment
- Face painting to engage attendees with colorful & creative face painting incorporating cultural motifs or themes
- Handicraft from local artisans especially from Nicobari & Karen community to display & sell handmade crafts, fostering a connection between visitors and the Islands artistic heritage
- Jewelry making stations where attendees can design and create their own accessories using traditional material and techniques
- Hair braiding stations offering traditional or trendy hair braiding styles allowing festival goers to experiment with their look in a culturally inspired way
- DIY Tie-Dye providing participants with opportunity to create their own tie –dye garments using vibrant colours
- DIY candle making where people can craft their own candles using traditional methods and decorative elements
- Customize Merchandise allow visitors to personalize mementos such as T-Shirts, Bags, hats with culturally inspired design or their own creations
- Tarot card readers
- Juggling, Clowning, Balloon Shapes etc.
- Recycling art stations that create art installation from recycled materials to showcase the creative potential of reusing items to foster a sense of responsibility towards the planet.
The application along with samples/photographs and the prescribed rent for allotment of space have to be submitted to the Planning Section, Directorate of IP&T on or before 20th December, 2023 by 3 pm. For queries regarding the allotment of space for ITF-2023, one may contact Smt. Nalini K. Nair, Sr. Investigator, Dte. of IP&T over ph.no. 9434281308, Shri Farooq Ahmed, Receptionist, 9474209236, and Shri Chander Rao, HK Asst. Manager, 9434282324 during working hours.