India, Jan. 29 -- The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival returns

What: Celebrate craft, culture, and food as the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival returns for its 17th edition. This year's festival will trace connections between Lucknow and Calcutta, all the way back to Wajid Ali Shah, who moved from Awadh to Calcutta after his kingdom was annexed by the British in 1856.

Staying true to its origins, the festival will open with the inauguration of the Weaves and Crafts Bazaar, spotlighting weaving traditions such as kantha, jamdani, and chikankari.

Look forward to several performances, including a dhaak performance by Gokul Das Dhaaki and his troupe, a narrative kathak solo by danseuse Shruti Ghosh, qawwali by the Shahid Sami Niyazi ...