New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Delhi's three-day Dandiya and Navratri festival began at Chhatrasal Stadium on October 16, with the opening day dedicated to young people. Organised in collaboration with Delhi Tourism and the Delhi government, the event runs until October 18 and features traditional dance, music programmes, food stalls and cultural activities. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra attended the opening as chief guests, according to the organisers.

The festival is intended to promote traditional Indian folk dance and music while giving visitors an opportunity to engage with the cultural traditions associated with Navratri. Organisers said young people participated in large numbers on the first day, joining cele...