New Delhi, (DMA Newsdesk): It is a cultural extravaganza, a kaleidoscope of sound and colour that is sure to leave everyone enchanted, enthralled and enlightened. The annual Delhi Festival begining February 6 is one of the most awaited event in the city's cultural calendar.

From music and dance performances to thetare and gigs there's something for everyone. If that's not enough you can sample the flavours of purani dilli or choose from array of regional cuisine.

Organised by The Times of India, the Delhi Festival is an attempt to celebrate the spirit of the city. It is a befitting tribute to Delhi's rich culture and history.

So get ready to experience this marvellous cultural rendezvous!

Delhi Festival:

Dharohar Purana Qila, Feb 6, 7 pm: Tune in for a power-packed musical jugalbandi by tabla maestro Zakir Hussain and evergreen Hariharan, celebrating the rich heritage of Delhi through music.

Dharohar, Purana Qila, Feb7, 7 pm: The old fort echoes with the strings of sarod , as Ustad Amjad Ali Khan weaves musical magic with Jaipur Kawa brass band.

Culture Curry, Sathya Sai Auditorium, Feb 8, 7 pm: Dayashankar Ki Diary (Hindi Drama ) by Nadira Zaheer Babbar is about crushed hopes. Dayashankar is a dreamer who wants to make it big as an actor, but ends up being a lower division clerk.

Culture Curry, Sathya Sai Auditorium, Feb 9, 7 pm: Love Letters (English Play) directed by Rahul da Cunha, stars the multi-faceted duo Rajit Kapoor and Shernaz Patel.

Culture Curry, Sathya Sai Auditorim, Feb 10, 7 pm: Bharatnatyam dance Shobha will enthrall you with her stunning performance.

Culture Curry, Sathya Sai Auditorium, Feb 11, 7 pm: Qawwali by Sabri Brothers and Niyazi Brothers, perhaps teh best known exponents of this genre.

Culture Curry, Sathya Sai Auditorium, Feb 12, 7 pm: Tune in for a fusin performance by Rajasthan Roots .

Culture Curry, Hamsadhwani Theatre, Feb 13, 7 pm: Bhangra brings to mind the images of Punjabi youth dancing to the tune of dhol. Hans Raj Hans will recreate the magic with some Punjabi folk and Sufi music.

Times, The Great India Place Mall, Noida, Feb 12, 6 pm: Sing along with Shibani Kashyap as the crowd goes wild.

Aman Ki Asha- Indo-Pak Food Fesr, Dilli Haat, Feb12-14, 5 pm: Food knows no boundaries. Yes, music doesn't either. Enjoy Sufi music by Kavita Seth @ Dilli Haat Feb 13, 5 PM

Bollywood Dhamaka (venue to be announced), Feb 14 6 pm: Spotted at a talent hunt as a 14-year old, Shreya Ghoshal is one of the elading playback singers today Let her spin Bollywood magic with numbers from Devdas, Parineeta and 3 Idiots.

Art:

Colors of Infinity, Travancore Art Gallery, Feb 6-11, 11am-7 pm

Cut-tear-curl, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam; on till Feb 7, 11 am- 7 pm

Permanent Marker, F213C, Lado Sarai, on till fEB 13, 11 am-7 pm

Legacy: A Vanguard, Gallery Threshold, on till Feb 15, 11 am -7 pm

65x125, The Oberoi, Feb 6,7, 11 am- -7 pm

Avalokita, gallery Art Sastra, on till Feb 21, 11 am-8 pm

Spirits of Colour, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhawan, on till Feb 14, 11 am- 7 pm

Food Festivals:

Cooking Fiesta, Sevila (Spanish), The Claridges, Feb 8, 3 pm

Cooking Fiesta, Tabula Rasa (Spanish), Yellow Brick Road, The Ambassador Hotel, Feb 9, 4 pm

Cooking Fiesta, Smoke House Grill, (European), GK II and Mist (Pizza), The Park Hotel, Feb 10. 3pm

Cooking Fiesta, House of Ming (Chinese), Taj Mahal, Feb12 , 4 pm

Aman Ki Asha:

Discussion, Amphithetare, IHC, fEB 5, 6:30 PM: One uses celluloid to tell his story, the other the power of the written word. Indian film director Imtiaz Ali and Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid share a common platform to say what it takes to give expression to their thoughts.

Theatre:

Ghalib (Hindi and Urdu), Shri Ram Centre, Feb 5, 7:30

Ambedkar aur Gandhi (Hindi Drama), Shri Ram Centre, Feb 6, 7 pm

Macbeth (English Tragedy), Epicentre, Feb 6, 7:30 pm

Horn Ok Please (Hindi Drama), LTG Audi, Feb 6 and 7, 7 pm

Photography:

Here and Now, Gunpowder, 22 Hauz Khas Village, on till Feb 5, 11am-10 pm

Dream Villa, Nature Morte, Feb 13, 11 am -7 pm

Cine Indo Chine, Visual Art Gallery, IHC, on till Feb 13, 11 am - 7 pm

Spiti: Daughter of the Sea, Alliance Francaise, on till Feb 10, 11 am- 8 pm

Music and Dance:

Bharatnatyam Recital by Subhashini Vasanth, disciple of Guru Narmada @ ihc, Feb 5 , 7 pm

Orchestra, a fusion music ensemble composed by Manoranjan Dey and disciples @ Alliance Francaise, Feb 6, 7:30 pm

Vasantotsav 2010 @ Kamani Audi, Feb 5-7, 6 pm

Nritya Sangeet Sandhya, Odissi recital by disciples of Odissi Maestro Hari Krishna Behera @ Alliance Francaise, Feb 7, 6:30 pm

Sitar Recital by Mehtab Ali Niazi followed by Ghazal recital by Shahshank Thada @ IHC, fEB 7, 7 pm

Other Events:

The Great India Bazar @ Epicentre, Feb 5-6, 11am-8pm

Furniture A piece of Art, take a look at Fornasetti from Italy handcrafted collection of furniture @ The Atrium, DLF Emporio, Feb 5- 7, 11am -7 pm

House of Magnificence, get great gifting ideas this season @ Edward Hall, Hotel Ramada Plaza, Feb 7 and 8, 11 am-8 pm

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