This is what Raahgiri Day really means to Delhiites!

Have you ever stumbled across an event called Ciclovia?

The Raahgiri Day is inspired by this event that was started in Colombia in the year 1976; other countries gradually picked up on the trend as it was a great way to promote activity in the lives of their citizens. Ciclovia basically refers to closing down certain streets for automobiles, making them an exclusive activity area for cyclists and pedestrians for a set number of hours. The event was hosted every Sunday in Colombia and every time it saw an increasing number of participation.

After a lot of campaigning across the country, the Raahgiri Day finally reached the capital city with as a whiff of fresh air. It introduced, rather nudged the residents to move out of their houses on Sundays to indulge in activities like walking, cycling, socializing and much more.  The idea remains the same as that of the original event – banning all automobiles for a couple of hours to offer the citizens a vast space for various activities.

A lively change from cramped parks, people on foot and bicycles evading traffic, and the shortage of any genuine open space in the capital, Raahgiri is bringing the concept of outdoor activities back.

Here’s what Raahgiri Day really means to us, the Delhiites:

1. Jamming sessions

With music all around to pump up the spirits of those indulging in various activities, the event is no short of a jamming session with friends where you can sing out loud while doing a million other things!

2. Reunion hangout

The event has become a popular hangout place for the Gen-Y and the number of enthusiasts seen with their friends and family, are increasing by the day. After all, if you have food, music and a couple of fun activities to do, you won’t really be looking for something else.

3. Selfie-place

Like every other city, the people of Delhi are obsessed with selfies. Be it showing off their style for the day, activities they are indulging in or trying to show their friends how cool the city is, Raahgiri Day has become the ultimate go-to place for stocking up on some really cool display pictures.

4. Early morning dates

Not all of us are looking at a healthy lifestyle when we drag ourselves out Sunday mornings; there are a lot many amongst us who are looking at spending some quality time together – yes, the couples who are too busy through the week to even manage a decent date together.

5. Sports arena

You’ll see a lot many people participating in the event equipped with rollerskates, footballs, cricket kits, etc – after all, when was the last time you had a huge area all to yourself for some activity? This just promotes the idea behind Raahgiri more – to bring physical outdoor activities back in style.

6. Open dance studios

A dance enthusiast or a trained professional, the huge speakers playing the latest trending tracks are bound to nudge you to shake a leg! The ultimate place for all those who have been looking for open studios to try their hands at dancing, this event is the place to be. You will find a lot of instructors taking part in teaching various dance forms like zumba, salsa, freestyle, etc to a varied age group.

7. Fitness zone

A place that is already offering various outdoor activities and dance couldn’t get any better. Wrong! The event offers makeshift gyms for all those fitness freaks who can’t make through a day without a well executed workout. Apart from the gymming kinds, there are yoga instructors teaching a vast number of people how they don’t really need to sweat it out if they don’t want to, to remain fit.

The Raahgiri Day is Delhi’s greatest gathering and everybody is welcome to the morning bash. Join in the cool and share with us what it really means to you!