Thursday 31 January 2013

Jashn E Khusrau - 2013


Jashn E Khusrau - 2013 : 15th February - 30th March

Developed and Produced by AGA KHAN TRUST FOR CULTURE with the support of the Ford Foundation.

Inviting everyone for a multi-venue festival of peerless Concerts, Exhibitions,Films, Seminars, and Heritage Walks celebrating the life
and works of Amir Khusrau Dehlvi in the pluralistic milieu of
India’s diverse histories, cultures, and arts.

Hazrat Amir Khusrau Dehlavi, the renowned 13th century sufi-poet was the favourite disciple of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and his remarkable legacy is entwined with the rich cultural heritage of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti. Since 2008, we at AKTC have focused on documenting, researching, disseminating this legacy and making it meaningful in the present context.

The performances will be held at the India Habitat Centre; at the 16th century Chausath Khambha in Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti and at the CPWD Sundar Nursery (near Humayun’s Tomb). Additional to the festival, National Museum & National Archives will hold a special exhibits focused on Hazrat Amir Khusrau.

The February 2013 festival includes ten performances but also includes film screenings, exhibitions, discussions, lectures, heritage walks, devoted to displaying the impact of Hazrat Amir Khusrau Dehlavi’s legacy to folk and classical music.

Events are open to everyone.
Read More Details:-https://www.facebook.com/events/138359522992829/

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