LUCKNOW, March 19 -- The 'Deshaj' folk festival is back this year, slated to take place at Ram Manohar Lohia Park on March 19 and 20. The festival organised by Sonchiraiya Sanstha will witness the confluence of around 350 artistes from across UP as well as from other states.

Secretary of Sonchiraiya, folk singer Padma Shri Malini Awasthi said that chief secretary Durga Shankar Mishra will be attending the inaugural ceremony which will also feature Bengali Baul singer Puran Chand Baul.

Folk arts from across the country are going to be showcased at this event, including Bihu from Assam, Kalaripayattu of Kerala, Raibenshe martial folk art from Bengal, Kalbelia of Rajasthan, Bhangra of Punjab, Malkhamb of Maharashtra, Badhaai of Madhya Prad...