The 35th Mango Festival started at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri. Delhi Tourism is hosting this yearly event. Farmers and buyers come together here, with more than 400 types of mangoes on display. The festival will run for three days till Sunday. Timing is from 12 noon to 9 pm. It is like a big fruit market inside the capital, made for tourism and fun.
Farmers and Buyers
This festival is not only for fun but also helps mango farmers from different parts of India. Farmers can directly show and sell their mangoes to city buyers without middlemen. Famous varieties like Mallika, Malda, Sindoori, Kesar, and Amrapali are part of the exhibition.
An official said, “Rare and tasty mangoes and mango-based products make the city colourful. Farmers from many states have been invited so that they can sell directly to people in Delhi.”
Last year, the tourism minister also met farmers and traders during the festival. The aim is to connect agriculture with city markets and give farmers a fair chance to sell their produce.
Fun for Visitors
To attract people, the festival has mango-eating contests for men and women, slogan writing and quiz competitions. For children, there are slogan writing and quiz games. These activities make sure visitors stay interested during the three days. In a busy city where many events happen, such contests help the festival get more attention.
The Mango Festival also has selfie corners and cultural shows like folk dance and magic acts. These are regular parts of Delhi tourism events. Such activities make people enjoy more and stay longer. Stalls selling mango products like juice, pickles and sweets give farmers and sellers extra income, not only from raw fruit but also from value-added items.
Economic Outlook
This festival has been running for 35 years, showing that people still enjoy such fairs even when online shopping is common. For farmers, it is a chance to sell large quantities quickly in a city with a big population.
Delhi Tourism plans to continue supporting such events. The success of this year will help in planning future editions. The aim is to hold the interest of both farmers and city people by mixing tradition with modern fun.
As the Mango Festival ends on Sunday, the number of visitors, sales and farmer participation will guide the plan for the next year. The festival is now an important part of Delhi calendar, mixing tourism with agriculture.
Delhi Tourism
Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) is a government body that works to promote tourism and manage cultural places like Dilli Haat in the capital. It builds facilities that support artisans, craftsmen and farmers. At the same time, it gives people special experiences that show India heritage and trade traditions.
