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COLOUR SPECTRA

The event will witness the diversity in art and culture of different artists. The exhibition will showcase the talent of different artists who are coming up with different styles and enthusiasm. The exhibition contains different type of arts, sculpture, and paintings of renowned artists. Curated by Amrita Prakash, the diversity is the signature of this exhibition. WHEN: February 19 – 24 WHERE: Peareylal Bhawan TIMING: 11am – 7 pm

SOUTH ASIAN LIT FESTIVAL

The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) is organising its 53rd festival which will witness delegates, authors, poets from all SAARC nations. The brainchild behind this literary event is Madam Ajeet Cour, who is an Indian writer. The inaugral session on February 24 at C. D Deshmukh Auditorium, IIC will witness well-known eminent intellectuals with their keynote addresses.when: February 24 – 26

WHERE: Academy of Fine Arts & Literature, 4/6 Siri Fort Institutional area

TIMING: 10 am – 8 pm

COTTAGE CRAFTS MELA

To promote the exclusive Indian handicrafts, handlooms and spirit of craftsmanship, Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIC) had organized this exhibition to display the Cottage Premium Range Of Crafts and Weaves for the visitors. The products range in exhibition will include artefacts, pottery, marblecraft, metalcraft, stonecraft, furniture, papier mache, toys, carpets, sarees, dress fabrics, shawls, ready to wear, home linen and much more.

WHEN: February 16 – 28 WHERE: Shilpi Haat , Handicraft Bhawan, 2nd Floor Baba Kharag Singh Marg TIMING: 10 am – 7 pm

KATHAK DANCE RECITAL

Dr Rekha Mehra with her group is all set to enthral the audience with Kathak Dance Recital and dance Ballet on Buddha, Universe in you. She is a trained classical dancer, who has acquired a unique style of her own. An exponent of Kathak Dance, Choreographer, Guru and social activist, she has skilfully blended Indian mythology with traditional dance style along Jaipur and Lucknow Gharana. WHEN: February 25 WHERE: CGO Complex, Scope auditorium, Scope convention centre

TIMING: 6 pm onwards

FESTIVAL OF LETTERS

Sahityotsav, a six day festival hosted by Sahitya Akademi will have seesions with authors, Sahitya Akademi awards, writer’s meet, poetry reading, story reading, eminent scholars in conversation with Akademi award winners, folklore and its modern adaptation, tribal writer’s meet, children activities and symposium on unritten languages of India. WHEN: February 21 – 26 WHERE: Meghdoot Auditorium; Rabindra Bhawan

TIMING: 10 am – 7 pm

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