DISCOVERING DELHI THROUGH MY EYES

  • When murals are in harmony with the city

    by Elena Tommaseo Ponzetta
    Perhaps not everyone knows that in Delhi there is a neighborhood where the murals have not arisen in the span of a night, away from prying eyes, without the authorization of the owners of the walls, but are instead part of a beautiful project aimed at making art accessible to a wider public and to make some areas...
    Posted in art in delhi, daily life, delhi, graffiti, india, indianfestivals, murales, riqualificazione ambientale, St+art, street art, urban riqualification

  • The ruby color that lifts the spirit

    by Elena Tommaseo Ponzetta

    For those traveling to India, particularly in the hot seasons, one of the many valid suggestions for dealing with dehydration and fatigue is undoubtedly represented by this brilliant ruby-coloured syrup. After more than 100 years Rooh Afza is still an elixir for all seasons, but in the summer it becomes one of the favorite thirst quencher.

    On the streets of Old Delhi, stalls selling Rooh Afza-based drinks are an attraction for adults and children.

    Posted in bevanda, daily life, delhi, estate, india, monsone, monsoon, old delhi, rooh afza, summer, tou delhi

  • There is no Holi without Gujia

    by Elena Tommaseo Ponzetta
    What is Holi without gujiya?
    Holi is now a festival that everyone knows, it has even become trendy in the West.
    This festival has cultural significance among various Hindu traditions of Indian subcontinent, it marks the beginning of spring and the end of dark winter (also as a metaphor), it is indicated as a time to get rid of past mistakes, to end conflicts, a day to forget and to forgive.
    Posted in gujia, holi festival, india, indianfestivals