DLF Place Mall, Saket is holding an exhibition Weaves of India at their foyer. The fair has been organised to usher in the festival season. It also coincides with India’s 70th Independence Day celebrations.
The 12th edition of Habitat Film Festival is being held between 19th – 28th May, 2017 at India Habitat Centre. The festival is organised by the Habitat Film Club. Read on for a preview.
Food trucks are the latest trend in Delhi NCR food scene. Delhi Food Truck Festival brought many new and established food trucks under one roof for a two days food festival. Apart from some glitches the festival managed to offer fun time for Delhiites over some food, beer and rain dance over a very hot weekend.
The Grub Fest, apparently India’s biggest food festival, came back to Delhi NCR once again this 14th – 19th March at JLN Stadium. To keep Delhites well fed and entertained, the festival brought together some of the most popular restaurants offering their signature drinks and dishes over some music, dance, games and contests. Our favorite beer brand Witlinger was the official Pouring Partner of The Grub Fest. Grub Fest keeps coming back and we would recommend this event to anyone looking for good times
Bharat Parv is a celebration of India’s rich culture and tradition in food, crafts and folk arts. Organised by the ministry of Tourism, the high point was the state and department tabloids that were displayed in Republic Day parade. Apart from this, food from different Indian states, Live performances and handicraft all together created a little India in the sprawling lawns of Red Fort
Flying kites was a common pass time till some years back. However it is a special skill these days. To celebrate this sport Delhi Tourism is holding the colourful International Kite Festival of India at the DDA grounds in Dwarka sector 10.
Surajkund Mela 2017, the annual handicrafts as well as culture extravaganza organized by the Haryana government is going to be held 1st to 15th February, 2017. The venue is Surajkund off Faridabad and we get a host of enquiries about this fair. Here is a list of exciting things to do at Surajkund fair.
Australian High Commission organizes a pre Christmas fair, Oz Haat Charity Mela , at its premise in Chanakyapuri. The event does create a lot of buzz among expats and locals and parking at this time in that area is a veritable nightmare. However by way of Christmas tradition we brave such woes and try our best to attend the event . The fair was held on 4th December this year and notwithstanding other commitments we just managed to attend the fun filled affair.
The temperatures have dropped suddenly. The early morning fogs are also back. It is winter. The biggest event in winter is Christmas. A host of events are happening to welcome Christmas in Delhi. For example – the Oz Haat Charity Mela this weekend.
Christmas is around the corner. The nip in the air is a clear indication. People are already gearing up for some solid partying. Moreover, we are receiving invitations for various Christmas related ceremonies. In response to one such invite, we recently attended a cake mixing ceremony at Park Plaza, Shahdara.
Chinese lights are posing stiff competition to the consumable sector including Diwali lights. Many in Delhi decided to shun Chinese made lights this Diwali and reverted to clay diyas. However various organisations are manufacturing electric Diwali lights. Happy Diwali – Indian style.
Blind School Diwali Mela is drawing visitors from all over NCR and beyond. The students of this institution create a host of products that light up our lives. Additionally, this year there is a unique installation that is not for sale. But for absorption. We are humbled by the experience.
The Ministry of Culture is back with Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav showcasing India’s art, culture, food at the sprawling IGNCA. The grounds have been transformed into an Indian fairyland. The food zone has exotic items from various parts of India. All in all – this event can add another angle to your festival fervor this season.
Durga Puja, an essentially Bengali festival is celebrated every autumn. The celebrations have travelled outside Bengal and consequently Delhi NCR hosts more than a thousand Durga Pujas. Here is an account of our experience.
Bharat Parv is a festival being organised to showcase the cuisine, craft and culture of the various states of India. It is being held at Rajpath lawns in Delhi from 12-18 Aug. It’s an excellent option for upcoming Independence day long weekend. Not just for food an entertainment, we welcome the initiative as it’s a celebration and reminder about the advantages of living in a free state.
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