Exciting Events in Shimla and Chandigarh: Literature, Storytelling, and Art

Children's Literature Festival in Shimla

The Keekli Charitable Trust is set to host the Children Literature Festival-2026 in Shimla, running until August 21 at the Gaiety Theatre. This vibrant festival will showcase a variety of competitions such as declamation, poetry, and a Book to Script Competition, alongside vocabulary challenges. Additionally, attendees can participate in several engaging workshops, including an Art Workshop.

Emotional Storytelling in Chandigarh

On August 30 at 6:50 pm, Chandigarh will welcome 'Kahanibaaz,' a live storytelling performance by Ashish Vidyarthi, taking place at Punjab Kala Bhawan. This captivating show promises to lead the audience through an emotional landscape, sharing stories that reflect life experiences and the essence of human connections.

Artistic Tribute for World Photography Day

In celebration of World Photography Day, Chandigarh unveiled an artwork titled 'Colours of Faith & Bravery: The Spiritual Heritage of Punjab.' This piece was presented at the Punjab Arts Council, Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, in front of Dr. MS Randhawa's bust. The artwork, crafted by Harpreet Sandhu, the State Information Commissioner of Punjab, pays homage to the region's rich spiritual heritage.