Delhi to host its first-ever authentic Garba celebration at UNESCO World Heritage Site Sunder Nursery
New Delhi, September 26, 2025: The national capital is set to witness its first authentic Garba celebration as the Global Garba Festival 2025 brings three nights of traditional dance, music, crafts, and cultural exchange to the historic Sunder Nursery from September 26–28, 2025.
The festival will recreate the spirit of Gujarat’s Navratri in its purest form, featuring live Garba performances by Geeta Jhala & Band, traditional dhol players, and folk musicians. Special evenings will include stellar acts by Shri Indresh Upadhyay, celebrated Bollywood composer duo Salim–Sulaiman, and Padma Shri Ustad Anwar Khan Manganiyar & Group, offering audiences an unforgettable cultural immersion.
Beyond the performances, visitors will enjoy a curated showcase of Gujarati handlooms and handicrafts, regional food pavilions, and interactive cultural exchanges. The festival is expected to host 30–40 ambassadors and dignitaries from across the globe, highlighting its role as a platform for international cultural diplomacy.
The event also holds deep symbolic value: Garba was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023—the 15th Indian tradition to receive this honour. Hosting Garba at another UNESCO site, Sunder Nursery, represents a unique confluence of heritage and cultural preservation.
Shivani Datta, Director, Fusion Sphere Media & Concepts Limited, said: “The Global Garba Festival is more than a celebration — it is a cultural dialogue. By bringing together tradition, tourism, diplomacy, and community, we are creating a platform where Delhi becomes the stage and Gujarat remains the soul. This is not just an event, but a cultural bridge celebrating India’s heritage while offering audiences an authentic, immersive experience.”
Organised in partnership with Gujarat Tourism, and supported by Delhi Tourism and the Global Tourism Forum, the festival blends music, dance, crafts, and food with a global outlook—positioning Delhi as a hub of cultural diplomacy and Gujarat as the heartbeat of tradition.
