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Lucknow-Calcutta: A Cultural Confluence Unveiled
19 Mar
Summary
- Festival explored shared histories of Lucknow and Calcutta.
- Abhijit Banerjee discussed food, economy, and society.
- Cuisine migration from Lucknow to Kolkata highlighted.
The 17th Sanatkada Festival, themed 'Raabta: Lucknow-Calcutta Ka,' recently took place in Lucknow, drawing inspiration from Nawab Wajid Ali Shah's historical journey to Calcutta. The five-day event utilized Lucknow's historic landmarks to explore the shared heritage between the two cities.
The festival featured diverse artistic expressions, including music, literature, exhibitions, and an artisanal bazaar. Notable performances included a Dhaki presentation by Padma Shri awardee Gokul Chandra Das and his troupe, and a musical narrative of Awadh's chronicles.
A significant literary session, 'Chaunk,' saw Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee in conversation about food, economy, and society. Another presentation, 'Shahrashob,' delved into Wajid Ali Shah's exile. The festival concluded with a food session tracing the culinary journey from Lucknow to Kolkata.
Manzilat Fatima highlighted the migration of Lucknow's refined cuisine eastward, emphasizing its delicate flavors and balance, a legacy carried by exiled court chefs.
