Gujarat’s R-Day tableau on Dhordo tourism village wins first place in People’s Choice Category

Jan 30, 2024

New Delhi, January 30 (ANI): Gujarat's tableau on Dhordo tourism village showcased during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi has bagged first place in the people's choice category, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on January 30. A total of 25 tableaus were presented by the states, Union Territories, and various ministries of the country during the parade on the 75th Republic Day. Dhordo, a small village located in the Kachchh district of Gujarat on the western tip of India, has become synonymous with its rich cultural heritage. This border village is known as the gateway to the picturesque White Rann, and celebrates its traditional handicrafts, folk music, and annual Rann Utsav. Dhordo has now been awarded the prestigious title of "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel congratulated the people of Gujarat for this remarkable achievement and said that it was a testament to the state’s excellence in the field of tourism and cultural heritage. The tableau ingeniously captures Gujarat's geographical location through a rotating globe at the forefront. Above this globe, the map of Gujarat unfolds, showcasing the unique Kachchh houses known as Bhunga, local handicrafts, and Rogan artwork. As the tableau progresses, women dressed in traditional attire grace the scene, engaging in the traditional Garba.