Tourism ministry to host cultural gala to mark R-Day

Marking the 69th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of Tourism today launched 'Bharat Parv' at the Red Fort here.
Rashmi Verma, secretary, tourism ministry, inaugurated the programme this evening.
The event will be held from January 27 to January 31 between 12 noon to 10 pm for the general public for free.
The ministry will display the Republic Day parade tableaux, performances by the armed forces bands (static as well as dynamic), multi-cuisine food court, crafts mela, cultural performances from different regions of the country and photo exhibition by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), an official statement said.

The cultural performances include choreographed folk and tribal dances and music arranged through the North Zonal Cultural Centre as well as performances by cultural troupes from different states and Union Territories of the country.
The food court will have stalls set up by the states/UTs, also the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) showcasing street food from different regions as well as the Institutes of Hotel Managements and the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

The crafts mela with 50 stalls will showcase the diverse handicrafts of the country, arranged by state governments and the Ministry of Textiles through the office of the development commissioner of handicrafts.

There will also be theme-based 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 live 'Cookery Demonstration Area' is also being set up in the food court to promote cuisines of different states of India, the statement added.