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ART AND CULTURE - August 2024

Aug 2024

Feb 13, 2025

MoHUA Launches 'Culinary, Crafts & Clicks' Festival

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is hosting "Culinary, Crafts & Clicks – Moods & Magic", a Festival of Street Food & Handicraft at Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan till February 23, 2025.
This initiative aims to celebrate India's diverse street food and handicraft, offering self-help groups (SHGs) from across India and street food vendors, a platform to enhance their reach and integrate into mainstream markets.
A key highlight is the Street Food Festival, featuring authentic flavours from across the country, alongside 40 SHGs led by women entrepreneurs, displaying handcrafted artifacts, artisanal products, and traditional delicacies.

Feb 12, 2025

Exhibition "Legacy of Indo- Oman Relations" at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Hall, Delhi

The National Archives of India (NAI) in collaboration with the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA), Sultanate of Oman, jointly inaugurated an exhibition on the theme 'Legacy of Indo-Oman Relations' at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi.
The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, historians, and scholars from both nations.
The joint initiative aimed to promote cultural understanding and academic research through archival exchanges.

Feb 09, 2025

Fort William Renamed as 'Vijay Durg'

In a step towards decolonisation, the Indian Army renamed Kolkata's Fort William, the headquarters of its Eastern Command, as 'Vijay Durg'. The decision reflects India's commitment to honouring its indigenous military history over colonial relics. Inspired by the historic Vijaydurg Fort in Maharashtra, which served as a naval stronghold under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, this renaming aligns with the government's broader push to erase colonial imprints from institutions and landmarks.
It was Built in 1781 by the British and named after King William III of England.

Feb 08, 2025

Surajkund Mela

The 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela is being held from February 7 to 23. The Surajkund Mela will see a spectacular showcase of regional and international crafts, handlooms, and traditions along with some mouth-watering multi-cuisine food for the visitors. The mela, which attracts more than a million Indian and international visitors, is organised by the Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism in collaboration with union ministries of tourism, textiles, culture and external affairs.
Theme states of 'Surajkund Mela' in 2025 are Odisha and Madhya Pradesh and BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand- are the partners.

Feb 04, 2025

Nagoba Jatara- A Tribal Festival in Keslapur

The village of Keslapur in Telangana came alive with vibrant energy as thousands of tribals and non-tribals from across India gathered and celebrated the annual Nagoba Jatara. This festival, dedicated to the Nagoba temple, is one of the most significant religious and cultural events for the Mesram clan and other aboriginal tribes. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha participated in the festival.

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