The sweet aroma of pineapples, the sound of folk music, and rows of colourful local stalls are drawing visitors to the Tripura Pineapple Festival. The event brings together food and culture of the Northeast, in the most vibrant way.
Here's a sneak peak of the event to entice you to must visit:
Among those turning up to try out fruit squashes, juices, and gems at the stalls here, are several youngsters.
Amid different varieties of rice, stalls here also have bird eye chilli priced at ₹1,300/kg and organic ginger costing ₹300/kg. These two products are on sale and exciting the foodies a lot.
Neha, a visitor at the event, tells us, "It's exciting to see the local farmers who have come all the way from the Northeast to showcase their produce in Delhi. The artisans who are exhibiting their crafts are simply amazing. I'm looking forward to buying earrings made out of bamboo for my friends and family."
Neha, a visitor at the event, tells us, "It's exciting to see the local farmers who have come all the way from the Northeast to showcase their produce in Delhi. The artisans who are exhibiting their crafts are simply amazing. I'm looking forward to buying earrings made out of bamboo for my friends and family."
Pinky Dutta, a stall vendor, shares, “We are offering samples of freeze dried candies made out of pineapple. Many visitors have been asking about the technology we use to make these... We use all parts of pineapple to make different products such as the leaves that are used to make vegan leather.”
Some stalls also have photo frames and laptop sleeves made out of bamboo, from Tripura. These are priced between ₹200 and ₹1,000.
Even the decor here has got a taste of pineapple with a Christmas tree, made from Queen pineapple, placed as the centrepiece.
Catch It Live
What: Tripura Global Pineapple Festival
Where: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate Circle
When: June 27 to 29
Timing: 10am to 9pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: Supreme Court on the Blue Line
Story by Anshita Jain
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