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A cultural ode is a poetic form that celebrates and pays tribute to the traditions, values, and experiences. Cultural odes serve as both artistic expressions and important tools for preserving and transmitting cultural knowledge across generations. What better way than to host events that evoke a sense of patriotism in our fellow countrymen or celebrate the beautiful art form of the Sufi culture. These activities and events are a beautiful medium of spreading knowledge about our culture, our heritage and our pride.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ was organized on 15th August 2022 by BHF and GNCTD celebrating the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence at Bara Lao Ka Gumbad. A beautiful patriotic morning for the students of Vasant Vihar’s Government school blossomed into a vibrant celebration of the freedom spirit.
The morning air pulsed with patriotic fervour and songs that filled the air with pride of being an Indian especially during flag hoisting ceremony. Bird Foundation organized and served packed refreshments for the 250 school students
A patriotic morning unfolded as government officials engaged in interactive activities, accompanied by tea and breakfast served by the Bird Heritage Foundation.
A Musical Evening
The ancient walls of Bara Lao Ka Gumbad resonated with ethereal melodies on 15th December 2023 as Bird Foundation and Ministry of Tourism, GoI jointly orchestrated a transcendent cultural odyssey; 'Celestial Sufi Soundscape'- a Sufi musical evening for senior government officials
This enchanting evening not only celebrated India's rich musical heritage but also breathed new life into the silent sentinel of Delhi's past. The performance by renowned Sufi vocalist Dhruv Sangari and his team rendered soulful music pieces that enchanted the audience. This musical evening proved that with vision and passion, even the most ancient of spaces can become vibrant stages for contemporary cultural expression.
The musical soiree was presided over by Ms Manisha Saxena, DG-MoT, Mr Gyan Bhushan, Economic advisor MoT, key officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Ms Kalpana Khurana, Director DDA joined as honoured guests. They were warmly received by Mrs Smriti Bhatia, Director of Bird Foundation, and her team, the evening concluded with delightful refreshments in a relaxed ambiance.
A guided tour that followed unveiled the monument's illuminated splendour and newly developed amenities.
