"Supporting Slum Artists: Guided Walking Tour"
For more than 60 years, the street artists and performers of India's north had lived in a slum area near Shadipur station in west Delhi. It was known as Kathputli Colony and was home to some 2800 families of magicians, snake charmers, acrobats, singers, dancers, henna artists, jugglers - and much more!
Kathputli was the slum that inspired author Salman Rushdie to include it in his celebrated novel, Midnight's Children. "Kathputli" in the Hindi language means "puppet" ...
In late 2017, the worst nightmares of Kathputli's residents became a reality when the whole area was demolished for the reconstruction of new homes. The residents, some forced into homelessness.
Street Tours was a supporter of these colourful and immensely talented families in their former neighbourhood and are very proud to continue the tradition by inviting tourists to be guided to the residential streets and modest homes of many street performers - who will be only too happy to put on a show for you!
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"Supporting Slum Artists: Guided Walking Tour"
What's included in "Supporting Slum Artists: Guided Walking Tour"
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Our guide will meet you at outside the Domino's Patel nagar and then get an e-rickshaw to the community. See an old performance of Kathputli dance(Puppeteers) for about two-hours.Some of their very well known puppets are Indian Michael Jackson,Romeo and Juliet.Indian Magician's etc.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Any personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our guides meet you at the Domino's.Outside the station.
