LUCKNOW, May 8 -- The first Dudhwa Festival - a residential, cultural and wildlife event - will be organised in November this year. Set to take place at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) between November 14 and 16, the three-day celebration aims to showcase the state's cultural heritage before a global audience with performances by renowned artists. The event is expected to draw over 2,000 visitors, said principal secretary, tourism, Mukesh Meshram. The event will spotlight cultural heritage, nature, Tharu tribal traditions, cuisine, handicrafts, and wellness. The festival will feature performances from renowned national artists, covering classical, folk, and global beats, and will be divided into three sections: the Main Stage, Techno Stage, and Photography and Lifestyle Zone. "Artists who are likely to perform include Shubha Mudgal, Kailash Kher, Rishabh Sharma, Don Bhatt, Brodha V, Ginni Sujan, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Paresh Pahuja, and Ram Sampath," said the official. htc...