BWW Previews: FESTIVAL OF PLACES at IGNCA

A festival exploring how public places form an integral part of a community and reflect the cultural ethos of a time and place will be held in the capital city of Delhi. This three-day event titled Festival of Places will focus on the legendary cities of Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow. As each of these cities have a riveting and interesting history and a rich cultural heritage, the festival will go on to dedicate one day to each of these cities. During the event there will be talks, discussions, short film screenings and live singing performances that will mark and celebrate the history and culture of each city. The festival will be held at Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts (IGNCA) from 7- 9 April.

This is the inaugural edition of this festival that aims to promote the unique cultural nuances and performing arts of various places in India. The festival will also bring together architectural and photographic exhibitions and various showcasing of shorts films besides renowned artists from these cities who will show their rare talent. Classical dancer Manjari Chaturvedi will perform the Lost Songs of Awadh and a dastangoi session of Ismat Chugtai's Gharwali and Mughal Bachcha will take place.

Name of the event - Festival Of Places

Duration- 7th to 9th April , 2017 (9:00 AM Onwards)

Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre For The Arts (IGNCA),11 Mansingh Road,

Near Andhra Bhavan,Delhi 110011

Theme- People , Places , Memories