Explore Purvanchali Folk Music, Artworks, Food And More At The 3rd Edition Of The Maati Festival

Maati Festival 2020 DforDelhi

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The Purvanchal region in Uttar Pradesh boasts of a rich culture with striking folk illustrations,  breathtaking dance and music forms, toothsome traditional cuisine, chic decorative items and loads more. Now you can revel in the charm of all these under one roof by making your way to the Maati Exhibition taking place in IGNCA this March.

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What To Expect?

Maati is an initiative to celebrate the Purvanchali spirit within Delhi NCR by bringing together artisans, merchants, traditional chefs and performers from Purvanchal to let them showcase their products and talents to the city peeps. The first edition of this festival had taken place in 2018. Like every year, this year too, the festival will witness singing performances by folk forms like Lok Gayan, Budhh Se Kabeer Tak Band, Sohar, Chaiti, Aalhas and Birha, dance presentations like Laonda Ka Nacch, Kisan Ka Naach and Nautanki, display of handworks like Bhadohi’s carpets, Banarasi saris, Nizamabad pottery and loads more.

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What You’ll Love?

While skimming through the artworks and handlooms at the showcase, you can nosh on authentic ethnic dishes cooked live by the best Purvanchali cooks.

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Bottom Line

Register online right now to avail free entry to the event.

Where | Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, 11, Man Singh Rd, near Andhra Bhavan, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011

When | 7th March 2020, 12 P.M. To 8 P.M.

Registration | Here

Location | Here

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