Lucknow, Oct. 23 -- A new light and sound show has been launched at the historic Residency. Minister of tourism and culture Jaiveer Singh, present at the launch to mark Diwali, described the initiative as a powerful tool to engage families, students, and travellers not just as spectators, but as participants in the unfolding of India's complex history. "This is not just about entertainment-it's about education," Singh said. "Through immersive storytelling and historical accuracy, we want to ignite curiosity, especially among the youth, about the role Lucknow played in our nation's first war of independence." The show will be held each evening at 6 PM, and use cutting-edge projection, dramatic narration, and sound design to transform the colonial ruins into a 360-degree classroom. The Residency's war-scarred walls-still bearing bullet and cannon marks from 1857-become the backdrop against which tales of rebellion and resilience come alive. The show is presently free for everyone visiting the Residency. Visitors are guided through pivotal moments: the siege of Lucknow, the bravery of Indian soldiers and citizens, and the cultural richness of Awadh that made the region a critical center during the revolt. "Seeing the Residency lit up and echoing with voices from history is moving. It makes learning about the past so much more real," said Ananya Tiwari, a local college student who attended the opening night. To encourage maximum footfall in the initial days, the tourism department has waived ticket fees for the first few showings. A nominal charge will be introduced later, but officials say the focus will remain on accessibility and impact. Plans are also in the works to organize special school visits and guided history sessions for students, ensuring the show becomes a staple of educational tours in the city. Rather than simply preserving the Residency as a relic, this initiative breathes new life into it-fusing technology with tradition, and emotion with education. The approach reflects a broader shift in how historical sites are being repurposed to remain relevant in the digital age. "When you combine storytelling with physical space, especially one as significant as the Residency, you don't just teach history-you make people feel it," said a senior tourism official involved in the project....