Welcome to DELHI
Delhi ? a city where the past co-exists with the present.
The city is a rich mosaic of history, ethnic diversity, majestic architecture, magnificent monument, crafts, and cuisine. New Delhi is the metaphorical heart, the capital of India. The city is of high historical interest, and a major political, literary, and artistic center, as well as a major travel destination. Delhi exudes the charm of old and new. Old Delhi has mosques, monuments, forts, and colorful bazaars filled sumptuous foods. New Delhi has spacious, tree lined avenues and imposing government buildings. Delhi is a city of haute couture found in the fashion bistros, stylish gourmet options and world class shopping and entertainment.
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TRADITIONAL ARTS
Delhi is the new cultural capital of India.
*Discover cultural heritage
The city?s calendar is filled year round with concerts, recitals and cultural extravaganzas. As the city of Khusrao and Ghalib, Delhi is an important cultural center with many of the country?s top artists performing regularly in the capital. Delhi thus boasts of a wide variety whether it is Kathak from Lucknow or a Kathakali from Kerala. The institution of the traditional baithak lives on in the city, where all generations are equally addicted to music. Delhi Tourism displays the rich, diverse cultural heritage by sponsoring a series of festivals during the year that mirror the multiplicity of cultures and reflect the fusion of regional diversity that constitutes modern day Delhi.
*Festivals
Festivals like Qutub and Ananya have famous monuments as picturesque venues for the melodies and graceful dances. Concerts like Bhakti Utsav are held in open air venues like Nehru Park. When attending festivals like Jahan-E-Khusrau, Sufi hits like Allah-hu and mastqalandar fill the air, it can be rightly said that the capital is where it is all happening.
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