India, June 6 -- Every city has its unique culture, that has evolved over generations, and a collective memory with lasting images. In an attempt to retrieve this repository in a fast-changing world, Allahabad, now Prayagraj, had its first edition of Bazm-e-Virasat late last year. Organised by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ram Chari and Zafar Bakht, the event aimed to celebrate the city's history and rekindle memories.

The inaugural session had Hariprasad Chaurasia, who was born in the city, talk about his life, his artistic journey and much more with academic Smita Agarwal. The flute maestro said that his instrument was a gift of God, and expressed his continuing wonder at the fact that something made of bamboo and with no strings could create such...