By Samachar Vishesh News
Chandigarh 18th October:- Stalls put up by traders from Afghanistan
selling famous items like 'mamras', premium quality almonds and other dry
fruits are proving to be a big hit with the people visiting the 24th edition
of the four-day CII Chandigarh Fair here.
With Diwali festival round-the-corner, there is
huge demand for dry fruits and Afghani stalls are turning out to be the
people's first choice.
An entrepreneur from Afghanistan said that Saffron,
almonds, walnuts, black raisin, dried apricot and pistachios are some of the
items which are in great demand.
Abdul Azeez, who explains the health benefits
of these products to customers visiting her stall said that Afghani mamras are
premium quality almonds available in the range of Rs 1,500-5,000. Premium
quality sun dried apricots are available for Rs 1,200 per kg, they help to
detoxify our body. Atrger, walnuts, raisins including black ones and pistachios
are in great demand. Abdul Azeez said he has
been participating in CII Chandigarh Fair for the last twelve years.
He said further that
he has been bringing products from Afghanistan and selling
these in big metros like Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. People of India shower
their love on Afghani people. Not for a single moment do we get a feeling that
we are out of home.
Another trader Hamid also offers dry fruits and
other famous products from his country.
Besides, people visiting his stall make queries
about premium quality saffron, 10 grams of which is available for Rs 3,000. Hamid said that we have also brought pure honey and it is being
liked by people.
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