Surat Saari Walkathon 2023
On Sunday morning 20,000 women walked in a saree in one place of the city. It is the first time that this kind of event is being organised by SMC (Surat Municipal Corporation) and Surat Smart City Development Limited. Read the words of the Municipal Commissioner why this walkathon was held in a saree:
‘Saree is not backwardness, a proud idea – it made Surat a mini India, Saree Walkathon will also boost industry.’
– Shalini Aggarwal, Commissioner, SMC
About Event
Date: 9th April 2023 06:30 am Onwards
Route: Police Parade Ground, Athvalines > Jani Locho > Police Parade Ground
Dress Code: Saree
Saree – the soul of India
Saree is not a cloth or garment but the soul of India. This is such a rich legacy and power that cannot be pigeonholed into trivial terms. If a woman is standing wearing a saree, then a person from any corner of the world will understand that she is from India.
The contribution of sarees in the country
It becomes difficult to count: Paithani, Patola, Banarasi, Maheshwari, Chanderi, Kanjeevaram, Kota Doria, Bandhej, Ghadora, Bomkai. There are many types of sarees like Madhubani, Chapai, Moonga Resham, Katha, Kosa Resham, Tanchi, Jamdani, Jamwar, Baluchhari, Chundadi, Tangel and so on. These sarees show unity between diversity from east to west and north to south. Sums up the population of the country in one formula. Saree is one of the ancient dresses of the world. Today, Surat is known for its sarees. Saree has made Surat a mini India. People from Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra and all such states have settled here associated with this profession. Today, if you go around in different areas of Surat, you can tell which state people live more in that area from the women’s dress only.
Objectives of the Saree Walkathon
It conveys the message of Fit India. The purpose of this is also special. Gym and fitness are out of reach for women. Women are so busy with housework that despite being bright, they cannot give time for fitness. Apart from this, the Prime Minister’s message is Made in India, Vocal for Local and the saree industry has a great contribution in it. Millions of people and weavers are involved in the saree business in the country. This planning will give them strength.
Old is Gold
A section of the youth considers it old. Actually the saree is not backwardness, but also pride. In different areas of our country, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Vohra and almost every community women wear saree. The Saree Walkathon is actually a message to showcase and enhance this rich heritage and tradition of India. Surat has become the Manchester of India because of the saree business. Today, textile trade in Surat is more than 80 thousand crores per annum and provides employment to about 15 lakh people. More and more women should participate in events like this. India currently leads the G20. W20 (Women 20) of G20 is also participating in Saree Walkathon.