Delhiites danced away to ring in the New Year and while many would have thought it would be the end of the revelry for a while, some people in the city are already putting on their dancing shoes to attend Lohri parties.
Lohri celebrations that were usually traditional affairs organised by residents’ welfare associations across the city have now turned into full-fledged parties with catered food and DJs playing popular music while people dance around the bonfire.
“Since winter is the perfect time to have a barbecue, I am calling a number of friends home. We will light a bonfire and a specialist at manning the tandoor will keep dishing out delicacies”, says Mihir who lives in Sainik Farms.
For Manasi, who just got married in November, Lohri is a good excuse to meet up with friends to relive the fun of the wedding. “There are so many people who started dating after meeting at the wedding and I want to know all the stories first hand. I am quite excited that I have to dress up again and can wear the jewellery gifted to me at my wedding.”
Pranav, a part-time DJ who does private parties, says the time between New Year and Holi used to be dull for a freelancer but now every small occasion needs to have a dance floor and loud music which is good news for DJs in the city.
“I am going to tie up with a dholwala and provide a unique experience that mixes electronic sounds with the beat of the dhol . Delhi does make use of every excuse to throw a party,” he says.
— Jaideep Deo Bhanj
