Around 1,500 national and local artistes will perform. (File photo)
The 10-day annual cultural festival of 'Taj Mahotsav' was inaugurated today by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister at the Shilpagram auditorium in Agra.
"Around 350 artisans from all over the country are displaying their wares at stalls provided by the organizers," said Pradeep Srivastava, Commissioner of Agra Division and President of Taj Mahotsav's organising committee.
He also said that around 1,500 national and local artistes would be performing at the four venues of the festival, the main one being the auditorium of Shilpagram.
The festival, which has been held for past many years, will showcase the best of crafts and culture of the country.