The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy

Tripoto
22nd Sep 2017

This dark brightness that falls from the stars

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

When rains come look for a rainbow. When there’s dark look for stars. This is exactly what the organizers of the first edition of ‘The Lil Flea’ in Delhi were hoping for on Sunday after the first 2 days of the fest were washed away due to rains. In an attempt to shower an early doze of happiness, the gates were open at 11 am and the events were re-scheduled in accordance with the entire day at their hand to entertain the crowd.

The Lil Flea, a festival of shopping, booze, food and music, entertainment, and possibly the happiest of its kind hailing from the very own Amchi Mumbai! Made its debut in the capital this weekend from 22nd-24th September. With good vibes all around, a well-stocked bar, cosy sit outs, little tents, fairy lampshades hanging on a tree and the picturesque backdrop of JLN Stadium this fest was nothing short of a land full of happy souls who were here to enjoy the vibrant environment, pop shops from around the country with unique and innovative items forcing you to shop your heart out, pleasant music and some cold BIRA to compliment the upbeat ambience.

Photo of JLN Stadium, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India by Akshit Aggarwal

The fest being Mumbai’s most chic flea market was expected to bring along the Marathi taste instead got blended with the incomparable flavor of Delhi. From the typical Delhi crowd personifying latest fashion and trends to a quintessential food trail from Old Delhi in the lights of kulfi from Kuremal, chole bhature from Sitaram Diwan Chand, and dahi bhalla from Natraj.

How about having these in your backyard

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

What did you miss:

The fest provided a plethora of options to indulge into for the day and you couldn’t possibly stop yourself to miss out on them.

Movie Lounge: For starters, the team hosted an all-day movie lounge screening some of the classic movies like Baby’s Day Out. Comfy pillows, combo options like BIRA and popcorn made sure you had a wonderful movie experience.

Watch a Movie?

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

The Lil Book exchange: For the reader in you where you could swap a book with a fellow reader or from the collection at the exchange.

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

One Lil Tree: Another small but amazing event allowing people to adopt a sapling and teach them how to take care of the plant at home.

Indie Music: Good old music recreated by a group of some very talented artists and a vast sitting area for you and your friends.

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

The Festival Bar: Right next to the music stage, placed perfectly for the people looking for Nirvana in their Beer bottle. Listening to the music while you are spoilt for choices from the delectable Bar menu.

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

Some Original and Fusion Foods: While the team is always on the lookout to bring some of the best fusion food brands, this one also brought the oldest street food masters right from the by lanes of Chandni Chowk to your plate.

#PURANIDILLI

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

Kulla Fruit Chaat

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

Nothing beats this ever !!

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

Maybe Jalebi does !!

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

“The idea for the movies, as well as the whole flea, is to feel good. The vibe we want to create is that of relaxed, happy and easy community,” says Alankar Jain, co-founder, Lil Flea.

This dark brightness that falls from the stars

Photo of The Lil Flea'17 - Get Happy by Akshit Aggarwal

The vibe was well noticed and one could find out from the happy and content visitors that the fest was a great success despite a few hiccups the rain brought.