New Delhi: As India prepares to take on the world, the world has landed right at India’s doorstep. Get ready to go on a world tour as Times Global Village, a month-long cultural exposition showcasing the culture and heritage of different countries, begins today.
Presented by The Times of India, as part of the India Poised initiative, in association with Delhi Tourism, and organised by E4 Entertainment, Global Village is coming to India for the first time though it was being held at Dubai for the past 11 years during the Dubai Shopping Festival. India has been participating in the event since its genesis 11 years ago.
Located adjacent to the DND flyway, Global Village is spread over 100 acres and will be open to visitors everyday between March 30 and April 30, 2 pm onwards.
A concept introduced by the Government of Dubai, Global Village aims to provide a unique platform to promote the arts and crafts, culture and cuisines of various countries. The names of participating countries\regions are — India, South Africa and Sub-Sahara, UK and Pakistan, Turkey, Czech Republic, Egypt and Syria, and China and Thailand. The entry fee has been waived for the first two days.
With goodies from around the world, it’s going to be a shopper’s paradise. Participating countries will have their own pavilions to reflect the heritage of the country and sell arts and handicrafts inherent to their culture. Global Village to have Delhi govt pavilion
New Delhi: The Times Global Village starting on Friday will have five separate pavilions — lifestyle, interior, international (Indian companies exporting goods, franchise units), a pavilion by Development Commission and one by Delhi government.
Global Village promises to provide entertainment to masses and classes alike. It will be a cultural meeting point for countries from across the world. The Village is going to be like an international fair with captivating programmes organised by each participating country. With performances from all over the world, chances are that you’ll catch Samba dancers, Russian ballerinas and Assamese Bihu and bamboo dancers moving to the same beat. Food is an integral part of cultural heritage and with 25 restaurants at the village there is going to be much for your palate as well. Every country pavilion will have a foodcourt where you can savour the mouthwatering cuisine of that country. There will be plenty of cafes where the visitors can relax over a cup of coffee. The village will also have a fun and fair amusement park built on the lines of an European park, where you’ll find exciting rides. The rides have been especially brought from Dubai.
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