Bharat Parv will be an ode to patriotism and diversity through traditional performances
The Bharat Parv event is being organised by the Government of India at the Red Fort as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The prime objective of organising the event is to generate a patriotic mood, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country and to ensure wider participation of the general public.
The Ministry of Tourism has been designated as the nodal ministry for the event, the highlights of which include display of Republic Day Parade tableaux, performances by the Armed Forces band, a multi-cuisine food court, craft mela, cultural performances from different regions of the country and photo exhibition by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP).
The cultural performances includes choreographed folk, tribal dance and music arranged through the north zonal cultural centre as well as performances by cultural troupes from the different States of the country. The Food Court will have stalls set up by the States, National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) showcasing street food from different regions as well as by Institutes of Hotel Managements and ITDC.
The Craft Mela with 50 stalls will showcase the diverse handicrafts of the country, arranged by the State Governments and Ministry of Textiles through the office of Development Commissioner of Handicrafts.
There will be theme state pavilions where each state would showcase their strengths along with tourism products. DAVP is also setting up an exhibition on the theme Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge. A cookery demonstration Area is being set up in the food court to promote cuisines of different states of India.
The Bharat Parv event will be inaugurated on January 26 and would be open for public appearance for free. However, identity proof is to be carried for entry to the event.
(Bharat Parv being organised from January 26 to 31, 2018 at Red Fort, Delhi)