DELHI TOURISM
Delhi Haats & Shows
The
DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village market,
but one suited for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis of crafts,
food ad cultural activity.
This Food and Craft Bazar is a treasure house
of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine, A unique bazaar, in the heart
of the city, it displays the richness of Indian culture on a permanent basis.
Steps inside the complex for an altogether delightful experience by either
buying inimitable ethnic wares, savouring the delicacies of different states or
by simply relaxing in the evening with the entire family.
DILLI HAAT
transports you to the magical world of Indian art and heritage presented through
a fascinating panorama of craft, cuisine and cultural activities.
While
the village haat is mobile, flexible arrangement, here it is crafts persons who
are mobile. The DILLI HAAT boasts of nearly 200 craft stalls selling native, utilitarian
and ethnic products from all over the country.
An ambitious project,
set up jointly by Delhi tourism and NDMC, D.C. (Handicrafts) & D.C. (handlooms),
Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India & Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
It aims at providing encouragement to the needy artists from all over the country
in order to sustain and preserve the rich heritage of India.
While allowing
free interaction between buyers and sellers, the organizers favour a check on
prices to keep them moderate.
Different and appealing, DILLI HAAT is located
in one of the most important commercial centers of South Delhi, opposite INA market.
The 6 acres of land on which this sprawling complex is situated was salvaged as
part of a reclamation project and transformed into a magnificent dream plaza.
Extensive foundation work, small thatched roof cottages and kiosks with a village
atmosphere have made the place into an attractive multiple centers.
The word Haat refers to a weekly market in rural, semi-urban and sometimes even
urban India.
DILLI
HAAT is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of traditional
Indian culture- a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an
urban clientele.
It is here that the crafts persons find an opportunity
to demonstrate their artistic skills to thousands of visitors everyday.
Since
its inauguration in the month of March 1994, Dilli Haat has been home to nearly
50,000 handicraft and handloom artisans. The sales generated, so far, are estimated
at Rupees three hundred crores.
The complex is not only artistic, but
also recreational in nature where the entire family can have a good time.
It is a place where one can unwind in the evening and relish a wide variety of
cuisine without paying the exhorbitant rates.
Besides an International Food
Plaza there are 25 stalls dishing out sumptuous delicacies from different States
and Union Territories; and Exhibition Hall; a Souvenir shop selling an assortment
of small gift items; an assortment of small gift items; an open stage for cultural
programmes and a playing area exclusively earmarked for children.
