Nizamuddin Basti Mela Picture

NIZAMUDDIN BASTI MELA - 2012

This mela was third in the series of 'Apni Basti Mela' which AKDN has been organizing annually in Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti since 2010. H.E Shri Tejender Khanna, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi flagged off the heritage walk on 29-November The Mela is a celebration of seven centuries of living culture of this basti - showcasing the food, crafts, arts, music, built heritage, cultural traditions practiced here. Building awareness about their neighbourhood heritage, the event helps instill a sense of pride and generates economic benefits for the community through a series of cultural programmes. The Mela from 29 November - 1 December, had several cultural events like heritage walks conducted by Sair E Nizamuddin (a youth group formed of boys trained from the Basti), Shaam E Mehfil (recital of Sufiana Kalaams in classical and traditional styles by Niazi Brothers) and Dastangoi - traditional storytelling art form. In addition to the cultural events, there were several socio-economic programmes like cleanliness campaigns by Eco-club children, health camps and plays, workshops on conservation practices amongst others. Mr Manish Gupta, Commissioner, South Delhi Municipal Corporation and Mr Kishan Kumar, Deputy Commissioner flagged off a cleanliness drive with a group of 50 children performing street plays spreading awareness against the use of polybags and towards better waste management. Read More:-https://www.facebook.com/NizamuddinRenewal

Lost Mughal art comes alive at mela

NEW DELHI: Mohammad Asif demonstrates how mixing quartz and clay in just the right amount helps you recreate a traditional Mughal-style tile, as curious onlookers watch him with rapt attention. Many of these tiles have been painstakingly recreated by a dozen youths from the Nizamuddin basti after removing cement patches on six of the eight canopies of world heritage site Humayun's Tomb. Asif and his friends, who have been trained in the art of Mughal tile-making, derive great pride from the fact that their work will give pleasure to millions of visitors over generations. Read More- http://www.nizamuddinrenewal.org/