Fair and Festivals in Delhi

Fairs and festivals of Delhi

 

Delhi being a cosmopolitan city and also referred as mini India, celebrates the same festivals which are celebrated in other part of the country. However, having a long cultural and political history and being the capital city of the country, Delhi celebrates and organizes some noteworthy fairs and festivals in grand way attracting thousands of visitors. Some of the festivals and fairs also display the culture and tradition of Delhi. During the festival environs of Delhi remains cheerful and vibrant. Many visitors flock there to witness the fascinating event of the fairs and festival. Along with major festivals of nation like Diwali, Dussera, holi, Baisakhi Id-ul- fitr, Christmas etc, Delhi is known for its other fairs and festivals which it celebrates with much fanfare.

Delhi celebrates its Lohri festival every year in the month of January. Lohri is winter festival celebrated with great enthusiasm. Celebration of the festival includes charming activities like burning bonfires and singing and dancing around it. 

Celebration of Republic Day (26th January) every year in Delhi is a major event of the city. On the occasion of this event a beautiful of parade of Indian Military offers retreat to the eyes lakhs of visitors. A celebration also includes displaying rich culture and tradition of India. These are presented by many groups of artists and performers come from all states and union territories of India. 

Tourists from other countries do not miss this event which offers them glimpses of numerous cultures of India under one roof. Independence Day (15^th of August) is another such event celebrated with much pomp and show.

Qutub festival is another fascinating event organized every year in the month of October. It is held at Qutub Minar complex and includes entertaining activities like classical dance and singings performed by many talented artists come from all over the country. The city of Delhi hosts other prominent event like Kite flying festival and International Mango festival. Delhi also presents the visitors Asia’s largest Auto Expo which is held once in two year. World Book Fair organized biannually at Pragati Maidan of Delhi is another big event of the city. This world book fair is participated by as many as 23 nations making it the second largest book fair in the world.