Lucknow, Dec. 1 -- A literary festival at UP Darshan Park here showcased the power of young voices, cultural preservation, and storytelling innovation on its final day on Sunday. The opening session, "Revolutionary Voices of Lucknow", brought together young social activists Versha Verma, Rakhi Kishore, Nilay Agarwal, and Harshit Singh, and was moderated by Aanchal Awasthi. The panelists highlighted nationwide grassroots initiatives, from blood donation networks to education programmes for underprivileged children, that are youth-led social movements and address contemporary challenges. Another session, "Clash of Ideals: Myth and Modernity," saw writer Sharad Bindal dissect popular beliefs versus scriptural accounts, exploring mytho-fiction as a bridge between cultural imagination and historical inquiry. He proposed provocative interpretations, such as connecting Rameswaram to Parashuram rather than Lord Ram, and drew parallels between ancient Indian texts and modern socio-political ideas. The festival also focused on preserving Awadh's intangible heritage in "Living Legacies: The Intangible Art of Awadh," wherein cultural practitioners, including Devanshi Seth, Asma Hussain, and Taqi Abbas, discussed sustaining traditional crafts like 'chikankari', 'mukaish', and 'zardozi' while creating economic opportunities for artisans. Photographer Maroof Kulman highlighted the role of visual storytelling in engaging younger audiences with the region's rich history. In addition, the "Scripted Realities" session offered insights into character-driven storytelling in streaming content, with Vaibhav Vishal stressing authenticity through dialect, research, and cultural nuance....