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Jashn-e-Rekhta
The multiarts festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta, celebrates the Urdu language and Hindustani culture through ghazals, Sufi music, qawwali, dastaangoi, panel discussions, mushaira, poetry recitations and more.
The festival was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and returned again in 2022 for its seventh edition. The three-day festival was held between 02 and 04 December 2022 in New Delhi and showcased more than 150 artists participating in over 60 varied events.
Organised by the Rekhta Foundation, the inauguration ceremony of the 2022 edition of the festival hosted Javed Akhtar, and included a ghazal concert by Hariharan. Over the three days, various events and talks at Jashn-e-Rekhta featured prominent actors such as Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shabana Azmi and Kumar Vishwas, as well as authors, poets and literary scholars like Fahmi Badayuni, Shakeel Azmi, and Sheen Kaaf Nizam. The programme also included a curated food festival, Aiwan-e-Zaiqa. a literary exhibition and an art and craft bazaar. The festival closed with a Sufi music performance by Richa Sharma.
This year, renowned poets and performers will again captivate audiences with their lyrical prowess. Visitors can also see exquisite embroidery, and artisanship on display, encouraging budding writers, poets, and artists to showcase their talent and connect with a wider audience.
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How to Reach Delhi
1. By Air: Delhi is well connected by domestic and international flights to all the major cities within and outside India. Almost all the major airlines have their flights operating from Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.
2. By Rail: The railway network connects Delhi to all major and nearly all the minor destinations in India. The three important railway stations of Delhi are New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
3. By Road: Delhi is well connected by a network of roads and national highways with all the major cities in India. The three major bus stands in Delhi are Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus. Both government and private transport providers run frequent bus services. One can also hire government-run as well as private taxis here.
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Facilities
- Family-friendly
- Food stalls
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Items and Accessories to Carry
1. Woolens. Delhi can get cold in December, with temperatures dipping as low as 9°C.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and the venue allows bottles to be taken inside.
3. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.
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About Rekhta Foundation
Rekhta Foundation
The Rekhta Foundation, established in 2012, is a not-for-profit organisation focused on preserving and…
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