“ NO Great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did , he would cease to be an artist “ - OSCAR WILDE
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. 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.
GITARATTAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES AND TRAINING organised a visit to DILLI HATT on 16 June 2023. The trip was organised for 2 year bachelor of education students. The excursion started on a positive note as Mrs Savita Sharma, professor Gitarattan Institute of Advanced Studies and Training, briefed the students about the different exhibition , various vibrant market with arts, crafts and food. As the students entered the exorbitant premises a medley of framed paintings greet you, some perched on a tree, some at odd pillars with hawkers calling out to you, dangling beautiful silk kurtas and pashmina shawls in front of your face. Walk ahead and keep walking. On your left will be fluffy carpets and intricate weaves of sarees, shawls and kurtas. As you turn your head right, a shock of blue in the form of imperfectly gorgeous pieces of pottery will occupy your eyes. Under the canopy of multi-coloured banners, the flurry of aromas takes your nose. Food stalls of different states, each with their aesthetic seating arrangements, are filled with people indulging in India’s multi-culinary magic.
Try the authentic momos from Sikkim, traditional Tripura thalis, onion kachori, crispy jalebis from Rajasthan, and ghee-dipped baati-chokha from Bihar. With nominal prizes, it is a one-stop for tasting diverse cuisines from all parts of India. We ended up spending nearly 5 minutes at one stall. Shelf after shelf lined with chips, crisps, and pickles made me stop at my track. The best thing about that shop was that they let you sample everything they were selling. We enjoyed a lot and got to Know about various art and culture.
