Paryatan Parv

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.

Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

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.

Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

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.

Folk artists performing at Paryatan Parv 2018
at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed
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.

Food stall  of Rajasthan at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Food stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Stalls at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Mother and daughter shopping at Paryatan Parv at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Jammu & Kashmir stall at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

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.

Yoga demonstration at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Yoga demonstration at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Army Band performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

Army Band performing at Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

A biscopewala at Paryatan Parv at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed

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.
Paryatan Parv 2018 at Rajpath, New Delhi, By Mohsin Javed
All Photos © Mohsin Javed