Jashn-e-Rekhta is a three-day
celebration of Urdu language, literature & cultural heritage, held annually in New Delhi to celebrate the
multi-faceted nature of Urdu– its beauty and versatility. The slogan of
the festival is “Celebrating Urdu” and it is attended by a huge number of Urdu
lovers, especially the youth. The festival showcases not only Urdu poetry,
but also Urdu
literature, calligraphy workshop, performances like Ghazal, Dastangoi,
Sufi music, panel discussions & debates, Celebrity conversations, film
screenings and a lot more. It also provides a platform to Urdu
lovers and enthusiasts to share their poetry and stories in various open
forums. Rekhta bazaar showcases artifacts, merchandise, and a book fair. Another
highlight of the festival is “Aiwan-i-Zaiqa”, a curated food fiesta that offers
various Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines food
stalls and the Rekhta Bazaar for goods and artworks. Organized by the Rekhta
Foundation, the three-day-long celebration aspires to unite Urdu lovers from
every part of the world to celebrate this unique language, its rich history, and
culture.
The 6th edition of the festival will be
held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 13th
December to 15th December 2019.
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