On the pattern of ‘Mesmerising Mandi’, a bonanza of culture, customs and traditions of the Mandi district organised in month of May in Shimla, similar programmes, showcasing the cuisine, art & craft, traditions of different districts would be organised in successive months.
This was decided in a meeting presided over by Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh of the department of language, Art, and Culture to finalise the outline of the mega events to be organized in Shimla.
It was decided that the proposed Mega cultural event of district Kinnaur, will be held in this month followed by districts of Kullu in July lahaul & Spiti in August, Chamba in September, 2017. Kangra, Shimla, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Solan, Una and Hamirpur in successive months thereafter.
A decision was also taken to organise Manohar Singh Jayanti in Gaiety Theatre. The theatre workshops will be attended by the famous personalities and renowned theatre artists.
The Chief Minister said instead of organising laughter shows in Gaiety, efforts should be made to organise such programmes in an open place.
Chief Secretary, VC Pharka said that soon a Heli-port would come up in Shimla which would have a provision of landing and taking-off of three to four choppers. This will give added boost to tourism industry.
He said that all the formalities had been completed in this regard. Shashi Thakur, Director, language, Art and Culture also briefed about various mega events to be organized in this year.