Celebrate Hyderabad’s Culture at the Deccan Festival
The Deccan Festival offers visitors the best of Hyderabadi culture.Every year the beautiful and exotic city of Hyderabad comes to life during the Deccan Festival, which is held in late February or early March. A unique cultural festival that celebrates everything that makes this exciting Indian city special, the Deccan Festival features many traditional Indian events including a ghazal night, traditional music performances and poetry readings. These unique events make this festival one of the best ways to immerse oneself in the exotic culture of an unforgettable city.
Two of the most highly anticipated events during the Deccan Festival are the Bangles and Pearls Fair and the Food Fair. The Bangles and Pearls Fair features local craftspeople displaying their colourful wares, featuring everything from smooth, shining pearls to multi-coloured bangles. Purchasing one of these beautiful pieces assures visitors that they will return home with something that is unique to beautiful Hyderabad. The Food Fair is the perfect way to explore the delicious native cuisine. Food stalls sell Andhra, Nawabi and Hyderabadi cuisine for visitors and locals alike who are participating in the week-long festival of events. Some of the other attractions of interest include poetry readings, musical performances by renowned singers and traditional dancing.
Organised each year by the Department of Tourism in India’s Andhra Pradesh, this area of India is filled with culture, friendly locals, and exciting events and activities throughout the year. Getting to Hyderabad from London Heathrow is easy, and this area of India offers many similar cultural events throughout the year.
