Discover Summer Delights: Cocktails, Art, and Literature in Chandigarh and Shimla
Sip: Chandigarh's Summer Cocktail Experience
The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa in Chandigarh has introduced an enticing Summer Cocktail Menu at Anant Mahal and Raunaq Bar. This new menu features a sensory array of handcrafted drinks inspired by the essence of summer. It highlights local fruit flavors paired with sophisticated spirit blends. Notable cocktails include Desert Bloom Reverie, Heatwave Orchard, Saffron Daydream, and Harvest Heat Whisper, each capturing the vibrant tastes of the season. Guests can also enjoy well-balanced options like Valley of Eternal Summer, Guava Sky Letter, and Midnight Solstice, which promise a refined drinking experience. Additionally, the menu includes thoughtfully designed non-alcoholic beverages such as Monsoon Memory and Saffron Bloom, crafted with the same level of artistry. This seasonal offering from The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa invites patrons to indulge in the flavors of summer through a unique beverage collection.
Explore: Shimla's Artistic Candle Showcase
At the historic Gaiety Theatre on The Mall, the Shambhala exhibition is captivating visitors with its handmade candles that boast enchanting scents. This ongoing mixed-media art event features a variety of artworks that have garnered positive feedback from attendees. The handcrafted candles stand out as a key attraction, available in numerous striking designs that blend visual beauty with unforgettable fragrances, enhancing the overall exhibition experience. Shambhala continues to draw art lovers and curious visitors, presenting an eclectic mix of creative expressions across various mediums.
Connect: Chandigarh's New Literary Initiative
A new literary collective named Writers’ Forum (WF) has been established to nurture literary culture throughout the Tricity. Sudha Aggarwal, a renowned poet and author, founded the forum with the vision of creating a supportive and inclusive space for writers. She emphasized that the Writers’ Forum is more than just another literary group; it aims to cultivate a creative community where writers can express themselves openly, engage in meaningful discussions, and grow together through mutual respect. Aggarwal outlined the forum's goals, which include providing opportunities for emerging writers, encouraging fearless expression, preserving originality, offering leadership roles to members, and fostering respectful literary interactions. The forum was officially launched at an event attended by notable members, including Dr. Manjit Kaur, a respected author and literary critic; Dr. Anu Girdhar, a poet and academic; Seema Sharma, author of *Words That Whisper*; and Sanjeev Bansal, a poet and novelist based in Chandigarh.