Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Tribal Arts Festival Brings Sunder Nursery Alive in Delhi
A big festival is happening in Delhi's Sunder Nursery this weekend.
It's showing off different kinds of art and dances from many parts of India.
You can watch performances, learn from artists, and even buy their art.
The festival wants to teach people about India's traditional arts and support the artists too.
Three-day Folk and Tribal Arts and Crafts Festival in Delhi's Sunder Nursery
Features performances and workshops by award-winning artisans from 11 states
Aims to engage young audience and public with India's traditional knowledge systems and artistic heritage
Curated to showcase lesser-known artforms like Ottanthullal, Saraikela Chhau, Hojagiri, and Wangala dance
Artworks available for purchase, with proceeds going directly to artisans
- Who
- Artisans from 11 states, SPIC MACAY, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and the public
- What
- Folk and Tribal Arts and Crafts Festival
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Where
- Sunder Nursery, Delhi
- Why
- To engage the public with India's traditional knowledge systems and artistic heritage, and support the preservation of cultural heritage
- Duration
- Three days
- Venue
- Sunder Nursery, Delhi
- Organizers
- SPIC MACAY, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Government of NCT of Delhi, Sudha Sangini, Doordarshan
- Artforms showcased
- Madhubani painting, Warli painting, Gond painting, Bhil painting, terracotta craft, bamboo craft, calligraphy, sikki grass weaving, wood carving, paper mache craft, dance forms like Ottanthullal, Saraikela Chhau, Hojagiri, Wangala dance
- Artwork sales
- Proceeds go directly to the artisans
