Is Delhi Ready for the 2-Day Mango Festival on July 5-6?

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Key Takeaways
- Two-day Mango Festival on July 5-6 in Chanakyapuri.
- Opportunity to sample a variety of mangoes.
- Sale of unique mango-based products.
- Open to public and high-profile attendees.
- Expression of Interest required for vendors.
New Delhi, June 29 (NationPress) In a bid to enhance tourism and cultural activities, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to host a two-day Mango Festival on July 5 and 6 at Chanakyapuri, as announced by an official on Sunday.
This vibrant festival will provide visitors with a chance to taste and purchase a diverse selection of mango varieties, taking place at the Palika Services Officers' Institute (PSOI), Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
The Mango Festival is part of NDMC’s ongoing initiatives to celebrate cultural and seasonal festivities that foster community bonding and showcase India’s rich agricultural heritage, according to the official.
As a unique platform for cultural exchange and culinary delight, attendees will also have the opportunity to buy mango-based products such as juices, pickles, pulps, and desserts.
This festival is anticipated to draw a distinguished gathering, including high-ranking bureaucrats, dignitaries, members, and their families, alongside the general public from Delhi and the NCR region, noted an official statement.
NDMC has called upon mango growers, producers, cooperatives, and vendors to express their interest in participating by submitting their Expression of Interest (EOI) via email by July 1.
Selected vendors will be provided with dedicated stalls and essential amenities at no cost to showcase, sell, and promote their mangoes and related products to an upscale audience.
For coordination and participation details, interested parties can reach out to the Manager of PSOI, as per the official.
The Palika Services Officers Institute (PSOI), which operates under NDMC’s administrative framework and is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, serves as a prestigious social and recreational club for over 1,000 senior serving and retired officers from NDMC, Central and State Governments, and All India Services.
With its exquisite ambiance, fine dining options, and cultural programs, PSOI continues to be a favored venue for community interaction.
The upcoming Mango Festival coincides with the recently concluded three-day 34th Mango Festival organized by Delhi Tourism at Thyagaraj Stadium.
This year’s festival featured over 400 varieties of mangoes and included daily competitions and magic shows, captivating mango enthusiasts who were treated to a glimpse of a real mango orchard, with fruits adorning the branches of the plants.