The government is organising a fest celebrating Bengaluru’s cultural triumphs this weekend.
Story so far: The Karnataka state government is organising Bengaluru Habba, an annual cultural festival from March 25 to 26. The festival is meant to be a carnival of the city’s culture and tradition. It expects to attract a thousand participants.
- It will be held at Cubbon Park and around the Vidhana Soudha. Artists from across the state will display their talent at the festival.
- The habba will be a cosy event this year. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will set it rolling. The Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present on Sunday.
Tell me more? The festival is also a tribute to Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, the chieftain who played an essential role in developing Bengaluru. Reports from last month suggested that the Kempe Gowda and Basavanna statues are to be inaugurated too.
(Image credits: KJ George’s Twitter post)