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Virasat Arts and Heritage Festival to Commence 15-Day Cultural Extravaganza in The Doon Valley

Its primary office is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. REACH was specified to stem the tide of modernity sweeping urban landscapes.

Virasat Arts and Heritage Festival, organized by the Rural Entrepreneurship for Art and Cultural Heritage (REACH), will open its gates for the 26th edition of the festival on 9th October this year and will observe a conclusion on October 23rd at BR Ambedkar stadium, in the ‘City of Love’ – Dehradun.

The festival popular as ‘Afro-Asia’s biggest heritage & folklife festival’ will be inaugurated at 6.00 pm, followed by a traditional dance/music performance from Uttarakhand.

Marking the 26th anniversary of the festival, Virasat festival will witness performances by impeccable artists like Wadalis, Aswini Bhide, Suresh Wadkar, Prahlad Singh Tipania, Osman Mir, Kumresh and many more from various walks of the cultural milieu.

The 15-day-long festival is a platform for people to closely experience art, culture, and music by the renowned classical music, dance maestros, and master craftsmen invited to perform.

The festival will showcase a crafts village, cuisine stalls, an art fair, folk music, Bollywood-style performances, heritage walks, etc. Each festival element, art exhibition, musical, food and heritage walk denotes a traditional value attached to the Indian heritage.

The festival is a chance for people from across the country to educate themselves about India’s rich cultural heritage and significance.

“While the world around us has changed substantially due to COVID-19, our enthusiasm to provide a platform for showcasing the best in national and worldwide folk, culture, and art has grown even more. Each year, at Virasat, we work towards introducing and promoting the best of the traditional artwork and cultural treasures that adorned many regions of the nation. We are convinced that Virasat 2022 will be as successful as the past years as it promises to enchant you and take you on another memorable musical and cultural adventure.”

RK Singh- Founder and General Secretary, REACH said,

About REACH:

Rural Entrepreneurship For Art And Cultural Heritage (REACH) is a non-profit organization established in 1995 that works primarily in the domain of Health and Art & Culture.

Its primary office is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. REACH was specified to stem the tide of modernity sweeping urban landscapes.

REACH started its journey with the Virasat Festival in Dehradun but undertook several projects to enhance cultural values related to India’s arts, culture, and heritage.

This article was shared with Prittle Prattle News as a Press Release.

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