Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM)

राष्ट्रीय संस्कृति महोत्सव

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav is the National Cultural Festival of India conceptualized by the Ministry of Culture (Government of India) to celebrate the spirit of Tradition, Culture, Heritage, and Diversity of our incredible country. The broader motive of this festival is to Preserve, Promote & Popularize the heritage of Indian Spirit, reconnect the new generation with Indian culture and showcase to the country and the world power of unity in diversity. This festival is playing the role of representing each and every dimension of Indian culture, tradition and showcasing it to the country. This festival will be held between October 15 and October 23 in the national capital, Delhi. The seven Zonal Cultural Centres under the Indian Ministry of Culture East, West, North, South, North Central, South Central and North East are organizing the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM). The government organizing this event with an objective of connecting the younger generations with the heritage and diversity of Indian culture, this festival will present a unique opportunity to witness each and every folk, traditional, tribal and classical art forms of India under a single roof.

Benefits of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav:

• Benefits to reconnect the new generation with Indian culture
• Benefits of showcasing heritage Indian culture to the world
• Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav benefits Indian artist to show their talent
• Awareness generated among people about existing cultural practices in states.
• Interest aroused in youth about various forms of arts and culture- evident from the way youth interacted with stall holders in State pavilions
• Mindset of youth changed and respect for cultures increased
• Youth and Children were motivated to promote culture among their friends and relatives

Objectives of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav:

1. To Preserve, Promote & Popularize the heritage of Indian Culture
2. To reconnect the new generation with our heritage and culture
3. Showcase to the country and the world our soft power of unity in diversity
4. Document the cultural diversity through its popularization among the new generation

The Events Organized in 2016 under Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav are:

1. National Theatre Festival
2. Indian Classical Music, Performances (Vocal, Instrumental, and Dance)
3. Children Film Festival
4. Short-Term Acting & Film Appreciation Course
5. Workshop On Youth &Volunteering
6. Sanskritik Chitrakala Pradarshani
7. Display And Demonstration Of Famous Portrait
8. Banaras Ki Udiyman Pratibhayen
9. Lok Kala Yatra
10. National Folk Music & Dance Festival
11. National Puppet Festival

References & details:

1. For more details about Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav visit official site: http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/
2. http://rsmbhu2016.in/index.html