India, March 27 -- With its finely curated mix of history, art, music, storytelling, puppetry and food, the inaugural edition of the Jaigarh Heritage Festival had a little bit of everything. Like a delicious Rajasthani thali, it seduced attendees with a variety of flavours, aromas and textures.

Held on December 28 and 29 at the 18th century Jaigarh Fort built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh, the festival was produced by Teamwork Arts and 26-year-old Padmanabh Singh, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur and son of Diya Kumari, Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister.

"We want to connect as many young people as possible to our heritage. We want them to appreciate the fort not only for its history and opulence but also the architecture and w...