Delhi is a lively city that is supple and adjustable. The city has the beautiful quality to blend with diverse cultures in the presence of its own culture. The city bears the stamps of rich and diverse culture. The culture in Delhi is moderate and tolerable as people from different background and places inhabit Delhi in peace and enjoy different rituals and customs. The festivals and fairs in Delhi clearly reflect this fact. The city has an interesting cultural life that is bound to attract you. Taking out time to watch and enjoy the numerous cultural events, Performing Arts, Drama, music, traditional dances, vibrant costumes, religious celebrations, secular festivals etc in Delhi is worthy in itself and memorable.
The festivals in Delhi represent the ethnic culture of Delhi. The city celebrates and endless number of festivals which includes, Id-Ul-Fitar, Makar Sakranti, the harvest festival of India, Republic Day, Lohri, a rural festival, Kite-Flying, Basant Panchami, Holi, the festival of joy and vigor, Dussehra and Durga Puja, Baisakhi, Rakshabandhan, Christmas, New year and the list goes on.
Historically, Delhi has always remained an important trading center in northern India. Chandni Chowk, a three century old shopping area, is perhaps the most famous commercial area in India. Connaught Place, a major commercial center in the heart of New Delhi, is not only a shopper's paradise but also offers a glimpse of Colonial-era architecture. The central market of Lajpat Nagar offers quality Indian handicrafts and garments. Other major shopping areas include Sarojini Nagar, Sabzi Mandi, Karol Bagh and Greater Kailash market. Dilli Haat and Hauz Khas village offer a variety of cultural Indian handicrafts and handlooms. Delhi's retail industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Delhi. Several western-style shopping malls have opened across Delhi's metropolitan area. The main market in South Delhi offers quality garments and footwear and have outlets of almost all the top international brands. Many travellers view Delhi as a bargain hunter's paradise, as the city offers a wide variety of quality products available at a fraction of the cost in Europe and the United States.
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