PA/40/14 24 November 2014
Oz Haat Charity Mela is coming back!
The 14th edition of Australian High Commission’s popular ‘Oz Haat’ mela is back on Saturday, 6 December 2014.
Oz Haat this year will feature a wide range of fabulous products including hand printed textiles and art, fashion, toys, soft furnishings, paper products, pottery, jewellery, handicrafts, Christmas decorations and much more. Plenty of fun things have been organised for the kids – treasure hunt, magic shows, art corner, balloons, cricket bowling competition and more so that the younger visitors can have a great time as well. Gourmet snacks put on by some of your favourite restaurants, a classic Aussie BBQ and bar is also on offer.
“Come join us for a relaxing family day out with delicious food, music and the winter sun on the beautiful lawns of the High Commission,” said Mr Patrick Suckling, Australia’s High Commissioner to India.
“Oz Haat is an annual community-focused event that provides a great platform to NGOs in India to showcase and sell their innovative products. I am pleased to see that so many NGOs all over the country are enthusiastically taking part in Oz Haat,” he added.
Running since 2000, this years’ mela will see participation from 44 NGOs from various cities in India.
Oz Haat is organised by the Australian High Commission as part of its Direct Aid Program (DAP), which provides small grants to NGOs across India. All proceeds from the sales will go directly to the charities represented. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.
Oz Haat will be held on Saturday, 6 December 2014 from 11 am to 5 pm on the lawns of the Australian High Commission. Entry is from Gate 5, 1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. (Please bring a photo-id card)