Sargaalaya Iringal International Crafts Festival (SIICF)
Sargaalaya Kerala Arts & Crafts Village Iringal, an initiative of the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Kerala conducts their 5th edition of Annual Expo as Sargaalaya Iringal International Crafts Festival from 20th December 2015 to 5th January 2016 supported by the Grand Kerala Shopping Festival Season 9. Started in 2011- Sargaalaya Crafts Expo now considered as one of the best handicrafts exhibitions in India, this unique program proudly features over 200 selected artisans from 22 states in addition to the highly skilled 90 permanent participants belong to Sargaalaya.
5th Mega Season Crafts Expo will be displaying handcrafting skills of the artisans including National Award Winners along with the items handcrafted by them. It also offers Seminars on the fields of Tourism & Handicrafts, variety cultural programmes including Kashmiri Rauf Dance, Garba Dance, Bihu Dance, Mayoor Dance, etc. presented by the South Zone Cultural Centre under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India and Kerala Food Festival, Amusement Rides, Boating, etc.
Welcome to Sargaalaya Iringal International Crafts Festival to be held at Kerala's first Handicrafts Village – Sargaalaya located at Iringal near Vadakara and avail yourself with this rare opportunity to experience the great cultural heritage of our nation.Sargaalaya Festival will be inaugurated by the Honourable Governor of Kerala Justice Shri.P. Sathasivam on 22nd December 2015 in a function presided over by Shri. A.P. Anilkumar, Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Tourism- Govt. of Kerala.