With the aroma of waffles and pretzels in the air, the 26th German Christmas Market ushered in a weekend of yuletide cheer as the PSOI lawns transformed into a festive Christmas hub. Delhiites thronged the venue, dressed in their festive best. With Jingle Bell Rock in your ears, candy canes and Santa faces all around, is there anything more comforting?
Strawberries chocolate pretzels, hand-crocheted Santa (inset)
Shoppers browsed everything from linens and stockings to festive wreaths, Christmas décor, and trees.
Shoppers had a wide variety to choose from
From Christmas-themed scented candles and knitted charms to cutesy Polar Express engines, the market offered a delightful array of festive décor.
Christmas markets in Germany are popular for shopping and traditional food. The idea was to recreate that experience here
Shivani Chaturvedi, regional director at the IGCC, which organises the market under the aegis of the German Embassy
Clown entertaining kids, Xmas-themed delights
A clown performer twirled flowing pastel ribbons, delighting festivalgoers with playful energy and cheerful theatrics.
Food favourites at the market
A classic pecan pie, dark and milk chocolate with nuts in the shape of an Xmas tree, and warm German waffles with maple syrup were the crowd favourites (clockwise).
It feels almost like home with authentic German food, though the weather is very different. The atmosphere is lovely, and while there’s plenty of shopping, I’m especially drawn to Indian handicrafts and carpets
Stefan Schott, celebrating his first Xmas in Delhi
The event is hosted every year by the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce under the aegis of the German Embassy
Jan Noether, Director General, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (L) and Georg Enzweiler, Deputy Chief of Mission, German Embassy (R )
