From Kathak performance to Sitar recitals: ‘A piece of India’s culture’ at Delhi airport in first-of-its-kind initiative
The Delhi International Airport Limited said the initiative aims to ease travel-related stress and provide a cultural experience for travellers
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The performances are scheduled daily between 10 am and 6 pm and include 10–15 minutes of classical dance, 20–25 minutes of live music, and 15-minute curated craft experiences. (File)When you are at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi the next time, waiting for your flight, don’t be surprised if you get an opportunity to attend live Kathak performances, sitar recitals, and craft workshops. This is part of Delhi International Airport Limited’s (DIAL) new initiative — ‘DEL Vibes’. Passengers can experience live Indian classical dance, music, and craft workshops while travelling. The programme, which DIAL claims is a first-of-its kind initiative at any Indian airport, has been introduced across all terminals at the airport.
“This is our way of giving every traveller a piece of India’s cultural richness even before they leave the airport,” said DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. “It reflects our vision not just to manage and operate India’s busiest transit hub, but to create memorable experiences for passengers.”
According to DIAL, the programme will include live performances of Indian classical dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam, as well as instrumental recitals using the Tar Shehnai, Santoor, Sitar, and Sarangi. Travellers can also take part in hands-on craft sessions and artist-led demonstrations.
The performances are scheduled daily between 10 am and 6 pm and include 10–15 minutes of classical dance, 20–25 minutes of live music, and 15-minute curated craft experiences. The sessions are interspersed with filler segments anchored by emcees to engage with passengers and guide them through the programming, as per an official statement on Monday.
According to DIAL, the initiative is also aimed at easing travel-related stress and anxiety, especially for first-time flyers, by providing a calming and engaging environment. The DIAL describes it as an effort to convert transit time into an opportunity for cultural immersion.
“The airport has been actively promoting Indian art and culture by commissioning large-scale installations that evoke the country’s rich heritage—such as the twelve mudra sculptures at Terminal 3, a 12-foot Surya Namaskar statue representing sun salutations, as well as murals and paintings by leading contemporary artists, and through exhibitions that featured works from celebrated painters and sculptors across India. The airport ensures that international travelers experience a visual journey through Indian culture before entering the country,” the DIAL underlined in the statement.
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