Department of Art and Culture-Shimla Archives

Unmesh: Festival of Expressions The Gigantic International Literature Festival-Shimla – By Divya Mathur Source : Confluence – South Asian Perspectives – May – August 2022 issue Shimla, 16 June 2022. As a part of the 75th Amrit Mahotsav, the biggest international festival so far, celebrated literature, art, music and freedom of expression. It took place against the stunning backdrop of the Himalayan foothill, in the historic Gaiety Theatre on The Mall, under the joint aegis of the Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi with the support of the Department of Art and Culture-Shimla. The theatre is the hub of cultural events; very popular among Bollywood stars because several music videos and movies are filmed here. My stay was arranged at the beautiful Li Sa Re hotel on top of a hill with breath taking views. Inaugurated with a great pomp and show in the presence of State Ministers, Governor, 425 litterateurs, ...