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Exciting Dance Festival Took Place at Delhi’s Old Fort! 🎶

For three evenings, dancers from India and abroad performed at the historic Purana Qila.

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Held October 2‑4 at Purana Qila, Delhi

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Organised by Delhi’s Tourism Department

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Featured Indian classical dances such as Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and others

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Free entry for all visitors

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Summary

The event was free, letting families enjoy classical dances like Bharatanatyam and Kathak.

Organisers said the festival connects young people with India’s rich art and history.

The government hopes to hold more cultural celebrations in the future.

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New Words to Learn

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tourism
helping people visit and learn about a place
organised
planned and arranged
classical
traditional and long‑standing style
celebrations
special events that people enjoy together
heritage
the traditions and history that are passed down
cultural
related to the ideas, arts, and customs of a group of people
Bharatanatyam
a classical dance from South India that tells stories
Kathak
a classical dance from North India with fast foot steps
Kuchipudi
a classical dance from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
Odissi
a classical dance from the Indian state of Odisha
Sattriya
a classical dance from the Indian state of Assam
Mohiniyattam
a classical dance from the Indian state of Kerala
Kathakali
a classical dance‑drama from the Indian state of Kerala
Manipuri
a classical dance from the Indian state of Manipur
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