Sunday, February 24, 2013

India holds showcase to raise awareness on natural heritage



Published on Feb 21, 2013
New Delhi is known as a cultural hub, where fairs and festivals of all kinds are held nearly every day. One such recent event had a special theme: raising awareness of the country's natural heritage. The 15-day "Green Haat" saw participants from across India showcase a variety of non-timbre forest produce. Goods on display ranged from wild grains, chillies and spices to medicinal plants, herbal preparations, and honey. Also on display were furniture and accessories made from bamboo and other wild plants.

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