⇒ The ten-day mega Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, was held at the iconic 17th- century monument, Red Fort in Delhi from 25th March to 3rd April, 2022.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the festival on 25 March 2022.
- Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata promotes heritage conservation and tourism of India.
Organized by:
The Red Fort mega festival-Bharat Bhagya Vidhata has been organized by Ministry of Culture as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, along with Red Fort’s “Monument Mitra”, Dalmia Bharat Ltd have conceptualized the mega event as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Feature:
The festival featured a wide range of experiences- “Matrubhumi” –Projection Mapping Show, YATRA – A 360° immersive experience, a Cultural Parade, Khao Galli, Live performances at Rang Manch, Dances of India, AnokheVastra, Khel Manch and Khel Gaon and Yoga on the Go.
Some of the rich arts, crafts and textiles showcased at the Red Fort Festival includes:
- Gujarat: Ajrakh, Patan Patola, Mashru, Bandhani and Bhujodi handlooms
- West Bengal: Ikat sarees from Telangana; Tangail & Jamdani weaves
- Andhra Pradesh: Mangalagiri and Uppada Pattu designs as well as its Etikoppaka and Kondapalli toys
- Kashmir: Sozni Embroidery and paper mache
- Weaves From Nagaland and Assam: Chizami and Saneki
- Odisha: Fabrics such as Kotpad, Bandha, Maheshwari, Chanderi as well its Dhokra and tribal jewellery and Pattachitra art
- Madhya Pradesh: Bagh Prints, Chanderi and Bhil Pithora and Gond Tribal art Paintings
- Jharkhand: Tussar Silk
- Maharashtra: Paithani, Karvath Kati Prints, EcoKaari items and its infamous Warli Folk Art
- Rajasthan: Pichwai & Phad Paintings and Dabu, Lehariya, Dastkar Ranthambhore and Shibori Prints as well as Patwa Jewellery, leather craft and Shyamota Black Pottery
- Bihar: Madhubani art; Embroidaries include Sujani
» The Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata witnessed a massive footfall of more than 1,50,000 visitors over a period of 10 days.