Handicrafts, Art, Poetry Recitals & More: This Cultural Festival Celebrates Our Love For Urdu

An annual celebration of the spirit of Urdu, Jashn-e-Rekhta is a 3-day festival that aims to create awareness and appreciation for the language through poetry, prose, drama, art, cinema. It includes performances, recitations, mushairas, panel discussions, debates, conversation on films and even a calligraphy workshop. There is also a curated Rekhta Bazaar that brings charming products including ittar, antiquities of old Delhi, handicrafts and the delicate beauty of chikankari. 

What’s more? An elaborate book exhibition spanning across Urdu, Hindi and English and an exciting food festival – Aiwan-e-Zaiqa with cuisines like Kashmiri, Awadhi, Hyderabadi, Mughlai and streetfood from Purani Dilli.

With food, literature, shopping to art and cultural activities, this festival has something special for all. This is a unique opportunity to engage with distinguished writers, poets, artists, litterateurs, singers and acclaimed personalities from around the world. With qawwali, dastangoi, open mic sessions, dance performances and more, it’s bound to be of interest to everyone. 

An exciting literary, cultural and culinary festival, the fourth edition is a promising endeavour to keep Urdu alive and open up the sensory experience of living and loving a language. Bookmark the dates now and don’t miss this fest!

When: Dec 8-10

Where: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate

Time: 5pm-9pm {Dec 8} and 11am- 9.30pm {Dec 9-10}

Entry: Free

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