Wake me up when September ends.
Billie Joe Armstrong, from Green Day, had his reasons to hibernate through September, but not you – especially if you are in Delhi NCR. The ninth month of the fleeting year is dotted with ‘things to do’ to cure your procrastinating self. Step out into the sun (or the moon), explore the different strands of the city and rediscover yourself. After all, Delhi is a melting pot of passion and cradle of creativity.
Bring your buddies along to these hand-picked extraordinarily creative events in Delhi NCR and have A September to Remember.
1. CAPTURING THE ‘SOUL OF DELHI’
What is the soul of Delhi? – A question as old as time. A question still unanswered. Well, a question with a myriad of answers. After all, every Dilliwala experiences Delhi differently, engages with the city at different levels.
‘Soul of Delhi‘ is a photo series capturing the essence of Saddi Dilli by ace photographer Abhishek Khanna. It gives you a glimpse of the varied shades of Delhi. Although his vision of Delhi might not be the same as yours, it is truly a visual treat for all Delhi-lovers.
Date: 1-30th September
Time: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Venue: Indian Habitat Centre, Lodhi Estate
Image source: justdial.com
2. SPEED DATING WITH LITERATURE
Yes, you heard it right. Long Night of LiteratureS is speed dating with a literary twist. You get to interact with a number of dates for a stipulated period; just that your dates are well-established authors from various parts of Europe. Each author reads to a group of 10-15 people for 20 minutes, following which the audience moves to another room to listen to the next author. The format allows the group a very intimate space and personal interactions with the authors.
So if you prefer Literature over Tinder, Long Night of LiteratureS is the event for you. (Fine, you can bring your Tinder match too.)
Date: 23rd September
Time: 5.30 to 11.00 p.m.
Venue: Instituto Cervantes Nueva, Hanuman Road, Connaught Place
Image source:quirkbooks.com
3. OLD DELHI THROUGH A FEMINIST LENS
Chandni Chowk is every Dilliwalla’s favourite haunt. This crowded cacophony called Old Delhi is a shopper’s paradise, a foodie’s delight, a historian’s passion and an artist’s muse.
The Feminist Perspective on Old Delhi is no ordinary Delhi-6 walk. It uncovers well-guarded secrets and tells tales previously unheard of. Did you know in the walls of Red Fort, Shah Jahan conspired and successfully killed off many of his daughters lovers? In the Havelis of Chawri Bazar, hide a collection of stories of passionate affairs and women more powerful than their husbands? These are the accounts of women; faded in time, buried in heritage.
Date: 25th September
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Venue: Old Delhi
Image source: http://lanaslezic.com/old-delhi-haveli/
4. CELEBRATING BAPU
With Gandhi Jayanti around the corner, we urge you to embrace the magnanimity that was Gandhi. Dastan-e-Gandhi is a narration on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in the tradition of Dastangoi by Fouzia Dastango and Fazal Rashid. All of us know about the life, ideology and struggles of Gandhi. But this Urdu story-telling will definitely put you into a trance, in praise and celebration of the Father of the Nation.
Date: 30th September
Time: 6.30 p.m.
Venue: India International Centre, Lodhi estate
Image source:grandfathergandhi.com
5. FILMS THAT ‘PECK’ YOUR MIND
In the 21st century, there is no better tool to share creativity and awareness than films. Films borrow from the dark realities of everyday life to paint a portrait of social consciousness.
With powerful themes and captivating stories, the 4th edition of Woodpecker International Film Festival, will definitely take you on an enthralling cinematic journey. The four-day festival will showcase national and international documentaries, short films and features focusing on 13 contemporary social issues.
Date: 15th September
Time: 9.30 a.m.
Venue: Siri Fort Auditorium, Gautam Nagar
Image source:eventshigh.com
6. A WALK FOR THE FOODMAJNU
How mouth-watering must it be to embark on a food walk in the Tibetan colony of Majnu ka tilla! North Campus students know what I’m talking about. Hidden Pockets is organising a guided Majnu ka Tilla Food Walk to taste the different flavours that Tibetan cuisine has to offer. From La-phing to shapta and thentuk to bubble tea, try out the delicacies from the narrow lanes of Majnu ka Tilla.
Date: 17th September
Time: 12 p.m.
Venue: Majnu ka Tilla ( Meeting point – Vidhan Sabha Metro station)
Image source: hangouts.co.in
So many creative events scattered across the month.
I’m sure even Billie Armstrong wouldn’t want to sleep this September out!
