As the sun set on Saturday, Delhiites gathered at Sunder Nursery’s Baisakhi Evening Bazaar to celebrate folk art and seasonal flavours. From sugarcane juice and cinnamon coffee to hand-painted decor and homemade preserves, the heritage park was alive with festive energy on a breezy evening. Attendees sampled pickles and handmade chutneys, enjoyed the food on offer, and browsed stalls selling jewellery, decor, and candles. The highlight of the evening was a performance by Rajasthani folk artists Bhutte Khan Manganiyar & Group, who sang classics like Kesariya Balam Padharo Mhare Desh. The musicians engaged the audience with anecdotes about the songs and offered glimpses into the instruments they played.“I loved the handmade products and bought some notebooks and candles. The stalls were really unique, and the evening vibe with folk music made it a perfect Saturday,” said Aleena Abbasi, senior research fellow, who visited the bazaar with her husband.
Attendees sampled pickles and handmade chutneys, enjoyed the food on offer, and browsed stalls selling jewellery, decor, and candles (inset: jute crochet items)
“These baskets carry the spirit, skill and stories of women artisans from Northeast India. Each piece is handwoven using natural materials like water hyacinth, kauna grass and bamboo,” shares Gunjan Bagga, who makes hand-painted baskets.
Food, art and music at the bazaar
Kamalika Basu and Som Basu, who host supper club brunches at their Gurgaon home, brought a family recipe of Boisakhi – a tangy imli drink perfect for summer (L), hand embroidery found an unusual canvas on paper and dried leaves (C), turning everyday materials into delicate, artful decor rooted in slow craftThe tunes of the folk instrument tumbi (R )took attendees on a musical journey to the villages of Punjab
Phulkari workshops (L) brought the spirit of Baisakhi to the celebrations, sustainable clothing (R ) on offer
From Kesariya Balam Padharo Mhare Desh to the fascinating stories behind every rhythm, Bhutte Khan Manganiyar & Group added melody to the evening.