Cultural Delhi

Culture of New Delhi

New Delhi has been a part of a rich and varied culture. The old city of New Delhi boasts of rich legacies of the time when Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. To know more about the culture of New Delhi view the popular classical dance forms at the Kamani Auditorium or Siri Fort of New Delhi.Many dance and music festivals are organized at every corner of the city of New Delhi. A cultural tour to New Delhi would take you to the interiors of the Old Delhi where you can take a look at some of the most beautiful designs of Zardozi, embroidery done with gold thread. The craftsmen work intricate designs on silk, velvet, and even tissue materials. The famed meenakari work still forms a part of the day for some of the craftsmen here. Lacquer work bangles are one of the old art forms still living in Shahjahanabad. Bright shades of yellow, red, and blue are perked up with tiny pieces of mirrors and gold-colored borders with beads to add that extra touch. If you are keen of buying all this you can visit the crafts museum in Pragati Maidan and Dilli Haat. Kinari Bazaar at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi displays a dazzling array of gold embroidered garments. Available in the numerous small shops here are multiple applications of zardozi or intricate hand embroidery done with gold and silver threads. The festivals in New Delhi form a great part of the ethnic culture of the city. There is an endless list of festivals in New Delhi, which includes, Id-Ul-Fitar, celebrated to mark the end of Ramzan, the Muslim month of fasting. It is an occasion for fasting and rejoicing. Makar Sakranti is a major harvest festival of India. This festival is not only celebrated in Delhi, but in Tamilnadu, Karnataka, and AndhraPradesh also. Republic Day is also one of the main festivals in New Delhi; the celebrations include a magnificent parade of the armed Forces, folk dances, and floats from all the different states of India. Other festivals like that of Maha Shivratri, Holi and Ram Navmi are celebrated all over New Delhi with full vigor, here you can see a glimpse of the culture of the city. There are also music and dance performances to mark these festive occasions.