Rio dances to Delhi's tunes
Updated On: 17 December, 2009 07:49 AM IST | Shashank Shekhar
The national capital exports most of the belly dancing apparel to Brazil, says leading online trading site
The national capital exports most of the belly dancing apparel to Brazil, says leading online trading site
Each year thousands visit the annual Rio carnival in Brazil and millions watch it on their television sets. Next time you spot a dancer grooving her belly to the tunes of country, music at the gala festival,u00a0 chances are she might be wearing a dress exported from our very own Dilli.
Apart from the dancing apparel, the national capital also exports salwar suit, minerals and gemstones to the world, according to data from a leading online trading website.
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South Delhi women bought the most lingerie while Central Delhi women bought the most sarees.
North Delhi men bought the most formal shirts, cuff links and tie pins.
South Delhi men preferred sports watches, wallets and sunglasses.
South Delhi bought the most action movies, West Delhi preferred educational movies. East Delhi bought fitness DVDs, Central Delhi loved Telugu movies and North Delhi bought family dramas.
Purchased: Loose diamonds, value handsets, diamond rings, USB drives and Indian stamps are the top 5 purchases by eBayers in Delhi.
Sold: USB drives, Indian stamps, laptop accessories, diamond rings and action PC games.
Exports: Books, loose gemstones, belly dancing apparel, decoration crystals, minerals and salwar suits.
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