New Delhi: The city will host a two-day Diwali celebration on Nov 6 and 7, with a mix of cultural programmes, a mega drone show, bhajan clubbing and competitions aimed at encouraging residents to participate in the festivities.
For the RWA Rangoli competition, registered RWAs can create rangolis using eco-friendly materials between Nov 5 and 6. The contest will have several cash awards, with the first prize carrying Rs 71,000. Two second prizes of Rs 41,000 each and three third prizes of Rs 21,000 each will also be given. In addition, 25 special awards of Rs 11,000 each have been announced. The winner will receive over Rs 1 lakh while two silver award winners will get Rs 51,000 each. Three bronze award winners will receive Rs 21,000 each. Participants will be required to create and upload reels of up to 45 seconds. The top entry will receive over Rs 1.5 lakh, followed by two prizes of Rs 1 lakh each and three prizes of Rs 51,000 each.
Alongside the main event, Delhi Tourism has announced three competitions — ‘RWA Rangoli’, ‘Shoot ‘n Shine’ and ‘REEL It’ — to involve residential communities, photography enthusiasts and social media content creators in the celebrations. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi Stay updated with the latest Delhi news.
Titled ‘Dilli Ki Diwali, Sabse Nirali, Milkar Manane Wali’, the event has been planned by Delhi govt and Delhi Tourism under CM Rekha Gupta’s leadership, officials said, adding that the celebrations will focus on bringing people together while combining traditional festivities with technology and creative activities. A senior Delhi govt official said the programme will feature ‘Jugmug Diwali’ on both days. “The idea is to use creative expression to showcase the cultural, social and environmental aspects of Diwali,” said the official.
The photography competition, ‘Shoot ‘n Shine’, will invite participants to capture their Diwali celebrations through photographs. The third contest, ‘REEL It’, will focus on short-form digital content. Through the competitions, participants are being encouraged to highlight themes like environmentally conscious celebrations, sustainable decorations, Delhi’s heritage, community participation and acts of kindness. Download the TOI App.