Dilli Haat Newsletter

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Dilli Haat is a market place where the minute you enter, you are slapped in the face by the ethnicity. It is so diverse and changes every few meters. Situated in the heart of Delhi, it is an upgraded version of the traditional weekly market, offering a delightful amalgam of craft, food and cultural activities. It is one of main attraction for both Indians as well as foreign tourists. A wide variety of skillfully crafted handicrafts, intrinsic to each part of the country are available in this exotic bazaar. These range from intricate rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, to sophisticated fabric and drapery. Gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, silk and woolens; the range is limitless.

Foreigners flock in to this handicrafts bazaar for that 'India in a microcosm experience.’ About 60-70 % of the visitors are foreign tourists. They are so fascinated by the alluring handicrafts of India that generally they do not return empty handed. With foreign tourists touching base in large numbers, stall keepers from various states had put the best of their merchandise on display. The evening festivities are a major attraction among the visitors. The food plaza also enable visitors to savor the inimitable flavors of the various regions of India. The different stalls offer a wide choice of ethnic food which is clean, hygienically prepared and reasonably priced. It often is a venue for regional food festivals.

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