Delhi shines bright with Christmas cheer
Delhi came alive on Christmas as vibrant lights and festive decorations illuminated the city on Wednesday.
A nine-day event ‘Bharat Parv’ will kick off in the city on January 23, said the Ministry of Tourism on Friday.
The annual event, which is being organized by the Tourism ministry, will be held at the lawns and Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort as part of the Republic Day Celebrations.
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“The highlights of the mega event will be the Republic Day parade tableaux, dynamic cultural performances by the Zonal Cultural Centres and engaging presentations by cultural troupes from various States and Union Territories (UTs),” the ministry said.
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Besides this , there will be food stalls representing all the States and UTs, handicraft and handloom display and enthusiastic performances by the Armed Forces Band, it said.
The ministry also informed that this year the event will see participation from 26 Central Ministries and Departments showcasing citizen centric schemes and initiatives of the Government such as Mission Life, One District One Product, Viksit Bharat, Nari Shakti, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
To enhance the cultural experience, a pan-India crafts bazaar will be set up, featuring handicraft and handloom stalls, adding to the richness and vibrancy of the overall showcase.
“Thematic pavilions of more than 30 States and UTs will also be set up to showcase diverse tourist attractions of the country. Cultural performances by various Delhi based regional cultural associations will also be organized,” the ministry said.
The event is open to the public and entry is free, it added.
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