(The disappeared) Flower Markets of Delhi
Where have all the flowers gone?
Posthumously yours, the flower markets of Delhi: The 3 main flower markets at Fatehpuri, Connaught Place and Mehrauli, an integral part of the city’s heritage and culture, and temples of beauty amidst the concrete jungle; are now history, thanks to the Delhi government’s myopia.
Come witness a disaster of urban planning and the lack of common sense in this city, as we visit the sites of the markets and experience the sad and eerie silence where once a million flowers bloomed. We will trace how the flower trade has reconfigured itself around these sites, and also visit Ghazipur, a landfill outside the city where part of the flower trade has been officially relocated.
Itinerary & Places Visited
Homage to Mehrauli market, walking through the site
Exploring new informal markets around Mehrauli and Chattarpur
A visit to Ghazipur, the official new flower market
