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Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
Paryatan Parv is a twelve-day cultural extravaganza at Rajpath Lawns,
New Delhi showcasing the diverse culture, cuisine and handicrafts of the nation
that’s on till September 27, 2018.
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
The event was inaugurated by Union Home Minister
Rajnath Singh on September 16 in the presence of Minister of State (IC) for
Tourism K.J. Alphons.
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
The festival rejoices cultural traditions, arts & handicrafts,
ornaments (colourful jewellery) and other particulars of culture and tradition
of 32 states and Union Territories.
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
There were 18 stalls (State theme pavilion) that depict their culture
& tradition, 54 stalls of cuisines which serves their tradition foods and
sweets and a kitchen studio by IHM Pusa.
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Food stall of Rajasthan at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Food stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Stalls at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Mother and daughter shopping at Paryatan Parv at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Jammu & Kashmir stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Assam stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
There is also a Craft Bazaar with
about 76 handicrafts and handloom stalls.
There is also cultural performance by States and Union Territories, yoga
demonstration, competition and awareness & sensation programmes.
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Yoga demonstration at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Yoga demonstration at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Army Band performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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Army Band performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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A biscopewala at Paryatan Parv at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
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A view of India Gate from Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
The idea behind the festival is to draw attention on the benefits of
tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and emphasizing the
principle of Tourism for all.
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Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed |
All Photos © Mohsin Javed