From January 19 to 23, 2025 the Living and Learning Design Centre (LLDC Craft Museum), Ajarakhpur, Tal. Bhuj-Kutch, will organize the ‘LLDC Winter Festival 2025’ with Odisha.  For many years, the Shrujan LLDC has been committed to bringing the exquisite art and craft traditions of the artisan communities of Kutch to the world.

In 2018, the LLDC organised its first Winter Festival as Folk Festival and showcased the Kutch communities with their folk dances, music, cuisine, arts and crafts. Subsequently in 2019, the festival showcased the vibrant folk arts of the North Eastern States; in 2020, it celebrated Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with NEZCC and NZCC. Last year, the LLDC Winter Festival 2024 featured Madhya Pradesh’s crafts and culture. Each of these editions allowed visitors to witness a unique fusion of cultures, enriching Kutch’s cultural landscape and promoting inter-state heritage exchanges.

In January 2025, we will host the LLDC Winter Festival 2025 from January 19–23, with the traditional theme of Craft, Music, Dance & Food with Odisha. This edition of the festival will celebrate the cultural connection between Kutch and Odisha by showcasing exclusive creations from the artisans, live performances, and authentic regional cuisines. We aim to create an enriching exchange of traditions through workshops, craft demonstrations, folk music and dance. By inviting artisans and cultural representatives from Odisha, we hope to foster a meaningful relationship between Kutch and Odisha while promoting cultural harmony.