When is the Indian fair coming? Indian bazaar
If you love India, are interested in its traditions or want to get to know it, then you just need to find out where the exhibition is taking place Indian goods, and attend this event. You will see a wide range of Indian products. You can not only look at the products, but also buy something as a keepsake or buy it as a gift for a loved one.
People pay great attention to hand-painted silk fabrics. Tea in packages or by weight and a considerable number of types of spices are also very popular. different taste. For those who really love this colorful exoticism, there is a large assortment of jewelry made from natural stones or products self made made of leather and national dresses, known by everyone as saris.
You can also buy decorative furniture and home accessories that you will not find in regular stores, but only where the exhibition of Indian goods is taking place. A very diverse selection of incense, colorful scarves, scarves, natural cosmetics and not yet very popular shoes in the traditional style. All this will immerse you in the atmosphere of an oriental bazaar.
Where were the exhibitions held?
Indian fairs have already been held in Tula, St. Petersburg, Ivanovo, Ryazan and many other cities of Russia. They presented various products:
- scarves, national clothes and shoes;
- hand-painted silk fabrics;
- incense, aromatic oils;
- teas, coffee, nutritional supplements, spices;
- perfumes, natural cosmetics;
- medicinal herbs and balms;
- costume jewelry, jewelry;
- handmade furniture, home decor.
The latest achievements were also presented at the exhibitions - technological equipment and tools. Visitors who did not miss the opportunity to visit the exhibitions plunged into their culture and purchased goods to suit their taste and reasonable price.
Exhibition in Yaroslavl
The fair in the city took place from March 29 to April 7, 2016 at the State Exhibition Hall "Old Town" at the address: st. Svobody, 46. It opened to the sounds of national Indian music, guests were invited to look at exotic goods in national costumes. Here you could feel all the magic of this world, the pleasant smell of incense made your head spin.
The shopping arcades were filled with various colorful fabrics, colorful dresses and scarves, as well as jewelry sparkling with stones. Every fashionista's heart beat with excitement from the abundance of products. An exhibition of Indian goods can reveal this entire atmosphere of an exotic bazaar. This is not the first time that Yaroslavl has received guests from the Far East.
More than a hundred businessmen and manufacturers brought their products, which you could not only buy, but also just look at the rich assortment. Also at the exhibition there were interesting entertaining Indian shows. And everyone could get henna tattoos.
Exhibition in Krasnoyarsk
In that a beautiful city not so long ago, from April 1 to April 10, 2016, in the Aviator shopping center at st. Aviatorov, 5, manufacturers came with national Indian goods. There were quite a lot of souvenirs, jewelry, women's and men's clothing, natural fabrics, decorative furniture, as well as real spices, teas, coffee and natural cosmetics. All this diversity was presented by an exhibition of Indian goods.
Krasnoyarsk is a city that usually hosts similar events twice a year, so not only city residents, but also visitors can visit the fair. Guests can enjoy national dances and personally communicate with representatives of Eastern culture.
Exhibition in Krasnodar
For residents and guests Krasnodar region A fair of goods from India was held from January 2 to January 17, 2016 at the Expograd South Exhibition and Concert Hall complex. It featured a lot of colorful handmade products, all made in Indian style. About seventy manufacturers participated in the exhibition and presented their products.
An exhibition of Indian goods will help you get to know the culture and traditions in more detail and see everything with your own eyes. Krasnodar has received guests from India more than once and given the opportunity to get a little closer to this amazing country. Items purchased here will remain with you. long years as a pleasant memory of a past event.
Which cities will host exhibitions in 2016?
Not all people have the opportunity to visit a colorful country to immerse themselves in its traditions and buy Indian goods, which are rare for us and attract our attention. To acquire this abundance, you need to find out where the exhibition of Indian goods is taking place, and now we will find out who can expect to see the products of the East in 2016.
The exhibition “Beloved India” has begun its work in Volgograd, which will be held from April 11 to 20 in exhibition center"Volgograd EXPO" at the address: Lenin Ave. 65 B. There you will see not only the entire range of Indian goods, but you will also be able to see the entertainment program.
A fair has also opened in Ryazan; it will run from April 15 to 24 in the Premier shopping center (21 Moskovskoe shosse; opening hours: from 11:00 to 19:00, admission is free). Guests of the exhibition will be able to buy the entire assortment brought from India at affordable prices.
Almost in Khabarovsk all year round An oriental exhibition is taking place. The next one will take place from April 6 to April 24 at the Energo Plaza shopping center on the street. Lenina, 85 (working hours: from 10:00 to 20:00, admission is free). Visitors will be surprised by the wide range of Indian goods. You will also be pleased with small and large souvenirs - elephants, because they will certainly bring prosperity to your home.
In Irkutsk there will be an exhibition“Products from India” from June 4 to 13 at Sibexpocentre (pavilion No. 1). It will operate daily from 10:00 to 19:00. The exhibition will feature various products and jewelry.
In Samara, from October 9 to October 18, you will be able to touch the culture of the country. The fair of goods from India will be held at the Espoo-Volga Exhibition Complex.
Now you know where the exhibition of Indian goods is taking place, and you can visit it in person.
Shopping list of the 9 most popular products
The fair of Indian goods roams the country from year to year. A few days ago, the aromas of oriental spices, natural oils, and agarbatti hovered over Krasnodar, and now the Moskovsky business center on Lenina, 60 is permeated with them. Indian “business nomads” have settled here, and with them Russian sales consultants. They not only prevent you from encountering a language barrier, but also help you avoid drowning in the contents of the counters. Based on their recommendations, Morse compiled a list of products that are worth coming to the Indian exhibition for.
1.
RICE
Long grain basmati rice grows in the region located between India and Pakistan. The name is based on the Indian word “Vasumati”, which translates as “aroma from birth”. Manufacturers claim that when rice is cooked, the aroma spreads throughout the area. Some compare it to the smell of popcorn or nuts. After cooking, basmati becomes fluffy, crumbly, and bright white. The United States is trying to “copy” this variety of rice on its own plantations, but the American version of basmati is said to be far from the original.
OLGA KHODOSOVA
shop assistant
"Basmati" is the most hot commodity among the Kursk people. You can purchase two- and five-kilogram packaging from us. They mostly take five-kilogram ones. Stocking up until the next Indian exhibition. I already recognize regular customers by sight.
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PRICE:
2 kg of rice – 400 rubles
5 kg of rice – 900 rubles
2.
SPICES
For the first time, the Indians brought to Kursk a spice that deserves to take a place in our cookbooks - asafoetida. It can be used as a substitute for onions and garlic. This savory spice goes well with cheese, tomatoes, rice, corn, potatoes, peas and other vegetables. The main thing is not to overdo it with the quantity. Asafoetida is the most falsified spice on the Asian market, and in Russia you won’t find it even during the day.
EKATERINA KORNEICHIK
shop assistant
Asafoetida is a godsend for vegetarians, as well as for those who are spiritually enlightened. Such people are known to exclude onions and garlic from their diet because they awaken sexual energy. This year the Indians brought much of what the Kursk residents asked for. And they were mainly interested in black pepper and tea mixture. There are a lot of spices, herbs and roots.
In India, the manufacturer's price recommendation is strictly followed. Each type of Indian spice has back side packaging has a fixed price. For example, the price on a jar of asafoetida is 14 rupees. So calculate at the current exchange rate whether the Indians have remained faithful to their pricing policy.
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PRICE:
astafoetida – 200 rubles
3.
TEA AND COFFEE
Tell the sales consultant what kind of tea you prefer, and he will find the perfect option for you.
EKATERINA KORNEICHIK
shop assistant
At the request of the Kursk residents, the Indians brought a lot of teahouses gift sets. For the first time this year, bean coffee can be purchased at the exhibition. Arabica is especially prized. The technology used to grow Indian coffee is considered one of the best in the world. The reason for this is natural farming methods.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water
1 cup milk
4-5 tbsp. spoons of black tea
sugar to taste
2 pcs. cardamom
2 black peppercorns
1 star anise
2 cloves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon grated ginger
a pinch of grated nutmeg
some dry rose petals
COOKING METHOD:
Grind all spices and mix. Bring tea, water and milk to a boil in one container. Turn off the heat and add the spice mixture. Leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Strain. The drink is ready.
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PRICE:
tea – from 150 to 800 rubles
coffee beans – 400 rubles
4
PEARL
According to ancient Indian legend, a pearl is a drop of rain that has fallen and frozen in a shell. There are thousands of “drops” at the exhibition. In India, magical properties precious stones give great importance. Pearls are considered a talisman of fidelity and pure love. It protects its owner from anger, hatred and betrayal.
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PRICE:
string of beads – from 800 to 1,800 rubles
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OIL PERFUME
The main characteristic of these perfumes is the absence of an alcohol base, due to which the concentration of essential oils is higher, and the aroma itself becomes clear almost immediately. In addition to being environmentally friendly and long-lasting aroma, Indian perfumes are also shelf-stable for a long time.
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PRICE:
from 400 to 800 rubles
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AMLA OIL
Amla is an Indian gooseberry. The oil obtained from its fruits is used to strengthen hair. At the exhibition it is sold in pure form, with useful additives and in the form of shampoos.
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PRICE:
300 rubles
7.
NEEM TOOTHPASTE
Today it is fashionable to turn to nature for sources of beauty and health. That is why interest in eastern medical practices, especially Ayurveda, is growing. Toothpaste with one of the most popular medicinal plants in India, it was created in the tradition of Ayurveda. Sellers say that it strengthens the gums, reduces inflammation and is effective in preventing caries.
Have you heard about the Indian exhibition? This event takes place in almost all cities; they travel all over Russia non-stop. The exhibition is open for 10 days from 11.00 to 19.00.
And since I have worked there for two years in a row, I have something interesting to tell.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF SHAWKS AND BEDDREADS
So, last year I stood in the department of well-known scarves for 50 and pareos for 100, bedspreads, expensive scarves made of cashmere and silk.
I'll tell you briefly about this department: expensive and almost everything is defective!
Cheap handkerchiefs sound tempting, and there’s such a crowd around them, you have to take them! Everyone grabs without looking at the details, and the next day they come indignant. You are lucky if you managed to buy not on the last day, otherwise there is nowhere to come back for a return. Expensive bedspreads can become curtains in a second (just to sell them). Since the bedspreads are very large, for some reason buyers do not unroll them completely, but in vain, there is a high probability of finding a shoe print at home. It's a pity there are no photos left from that year..
Basically, my regular customers were grandmothers, and grandmothers have poor eyesight. I helped them twice as much. I was looking for holes and typos on the handkerchiefs, and didn’t count one another as a gift:) Oh, how bad I am! Do you know why I started doing this? When the defective scarves were returned to me, I threw them into a common bag under the table, and my Indian, seeing this, cursed, saying, put them back on the table, someone else won’t notice.
ABOUT THE AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS DEPARTMENT
This year I went for Ayurvedic products. To be honest, I was slightly shocked by these products, so after working there for 4 days I left altogether. Because I really can’t deceive people. The department featured creams, shampoos, toothpastes, eye drops, henna, and various ointments. I'll tell you about the cream.
Appearance. Fortunately, some products had new jars, without wear and tear and in mica.
What can I say about the rest, see for yourself what happens:
Expiration dates. Ayurveda (natural) that is, the shelf life should be minimal. For example, creams have a shelf life of 24 months, it’s worth thinking about. And here’s another thing, I’ll tell you a secret: when manufacturing, Indians are in no hurry to stamp the date; they will put it with a regular stamp when it is convenient for them, for example, before the fair itself. And when the deadline comes to an end, they erase their seal and stamp a new one on top... So don’t be surprised, but the product is already 5 years old.
Smell. Everything is very sad with creams. Everyone stinks of Vaseline. Shampoos seem okay.
Compound. The most interesting thing is that the composition is not indicated on the jars. It is written separately on a piece of paper, and very temptingly, namely, all sorts of natural qualities are listed, and at the end “and other protective components.” Probably, the protective components include silicones, parabens and other rubbish.
Maybe on the buyer’s side this information is unnecessary now, but if you get a job there, then stock up on a bunch of wet wipes, because the work is terribly dirty and dusty, on the first and last day (on laying out and collecting goods) you definitely need gloves and a mask.
Regarding prices . When there are no Indians around, I reduced prices by up to 50%, because they raise them beyond reasonable prices! They will supply shampoo for 700 and swear that there is no revenue at the cash register.
Many products in my department had Indian prices, for example, amla oil costs 10 according to their money, and their money to ours is 1:1, that is, the oil costs 10 rubles, and I sold it for 150!! No, of course I understand transportation, revenue, etc. But still..
I can’t say anything about other departments, but I heard girls talking about the silver department, that it’s not silver at all. The prices in the department are different, there are a lot of goods, the cost is calculated based on the weight of the product. If they didn’t know the price per gram for a specific product, they would guess!
In general, do not forget to bargain, check the goods, ask for Ayurveda certificates, and remember that natural stones are cold!
