{"id":3591,"date":"2025-03-01T19:45:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T19:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=3591"},"modified":"2025-03-01T19:45:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T19:45:01","slug":"international-cultural-parade-adds-vibrance-to-mandis-maha-shivaratri-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=3591","title":{"rendered":"International Cultural Parade Adds Vibrance to Mandi\u2019s Maha Shivaratri Festival."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>International Cultural Parade Adds Vibrance to Mandi\u2019s Maha Shivaratri Festival.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3593 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0226-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0226-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0226-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0226-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0226.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shimla:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing &#8220;Chhoti Kashi International Maha Shivaratri Festival,&#8221; taking place from February 27 to March 5 in Mandi, reached a new high on its third day with the grand International Cultural Parade. The event was flagged off by the Minister for Urban and Rural Planning, Technical Education, and Vocational &amp; Industrial Training, Rajesh Dharmani.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3594 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0250-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0250-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0250-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0250-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0250-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0250.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The parade, which began at the entrance of the Deputy Commissioner\u2019s office, moved through Seri stage, circling the Indira Market area, and culminated at the same location. The event featured a rich blend of cultural performances from international artists, as well as from various northern states of India, showcasing a unique cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3598 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20250228_230616-575x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20250228_230616-575x1024.jpg 575w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20250228_230616-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20250228_230616-768x1367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20250228_230616-863x1536.jpg 863w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_20250228_230616.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Artists from Ukraine, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan added a global dimension to the parade, displaying the cultural richness of their respective countries. In addition, performers from India\u2019s northern states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, also participated, contributing to the diversity of the parade. Artists from Himachal\u2019s Chamba, Pangi, Bharmour, Shimla, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, and Sirmaur districts also performed traditional cultural acts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3595 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0251-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0251-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0251-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0251-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0251-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250301-WA0251.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Addressing the gathering, Rajesh Dharmani highlighted that events like these are powerful platforms for cultural exchange between nations. He praised the efforts of the organizing committee of the Chhoti Kashi International Maha Shivaratri Festival, stating that the cultural parade offered a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant traditions of various countries up close. He further expressed hope that such exchanges would foster cultural understanding and promote the divine culture of the region globally.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3596 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010519425.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The cultural parade saw performances of various traditional dances and acts by foreign artists donning their national costumes. Their energetic performances, along with spectacular stunts, captured the attention of the large crowd gathered at Seri stage and Indira Market. The event successfully brought together 20 cultural groups from across North India and Himachal Pradesh, each showcasing the rich heritage of their regions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3597 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/InShot_20250302_010558987.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The festivities, vibrant and engaging, also served as a reminder of the role cultural diplomacy plays in bridging people across borders, promoting a spirit of unity, and celebrating diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Cultural Parade Adds Vibrance to Mandi\u2019s Maha Shivaratri Festival.\u00a0 Shimla: &nbsp; 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