To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the capital city, Lucknow, is set to witness the grand inauguration of the “Janjati Bhagidari Utsav” on Thursday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate this historic celebration.
The six-day festival, to be held from November 13 to 18 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, will bring together the vibrant and diverse cultures of India’s tribal communities. Celebrating tribal identity, art, traditions, and values, the event will embody the true spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
Throughout the week, the capital will come alive in the hues of tribal heritage. A grand cultural procession will be organized from 1090 roundabout, showcasing folk dances, traditional costumes, masks, and musical instruments representing tribes from across the nation.
Arunachal Pradesh will participate as the co-invited state, presenting a captivating glimpse into the cultural richness of Northeast India.
The festival will feature a wide array of attractions, including a Tribal Crafts Fair, folk dance and song performances, mask exhibitions, Dharti Aaba-themed plays, and clay art demonstrations at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. Visitors will also get to experience a “Jevnaar” (food festival) highlighting authentic tribal cuisines. The craft fair and exhibitions will open at 11 a.m., while cultural evenings will take place daily from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring performances by over 600 artists from 18 states.