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Vice President to Inaugurate 38th Pune Festival September 18
The Pune Festival is a large event about art, music, culture, sports and tourism.
Its 38th edition will happen from September 14 to 25.
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan will open it on September 18.
The opening ceremony will be held in Swargate, Pune.
Many government leaders and actor Hema Malini are expected to attend.
The festival will remember its founder-president, Suresh Kalmadi.
People will be able to enjoy music, comedy, plays, exhibitions and sports.
Indian women’s cricket will be celebrated in a special performance.
All the festival programmes are free for the public.
The 38th Pune Festival will run from September 14 to 25 alongside Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations.
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the festival on September 18 at 4:30 p.m.
The inauguration will take place at Shree Ganesh Kala-Krida Rangmanch in Swargate, Pune.
The 12-day event will include cultural programmes, exhibitions, sporting competitions, music, dance, literature and tourism activities.
Actor Mohan Joshi will receive the Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Who
- Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the festival, with several Maharashtra leaders and cultural figures expected to attend.
- What
- The 38th Pune Festival, a 12-day celebration featuring art, culture, music, dance, literature, sports and tourism, will be held.
- Where
- The inauguration will be held at Shree Ganesh Kala-Krida Rangmanch in Swargate, Pune; other programmes will take place at Balgandharva Rangmandir and Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha.
- When
- The festival runs from September 14 to 25, with the inauguration on September 18 at 4:30 p.m.
- Why
- The festival is being held alongside Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav celebrations and is dedicated to the memory of founder-president Suresh Kalmadi.
Key facts
- Festival edition
- 38th edition
- Festival dates
- September 14-25
- Inauguration
- September 18 at 4:30 p.m.
- Main venue
- Shree Ganesh Kala-Krida Rangmanch, Swargate
- Special award
- Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award recipient
- Actor Mohan Joshi
- Public access
- All programmes are free and open to the public
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