Archive · 7 Dec 2025

DHR Hosts 3-Day Kurseong Station Mahotsav

DHR Hosts 3-Day Kurseong Station Mahotsav

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) organized a 3-day cultural festival called the Kurseong Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival.

The event took place at the historic Kurseong Railway Station and included music, poetry, art, and competitions for schoolchildren.

DHR collaborated with the creative collective Poets of Community to introduce open mic culture to the region.

The festival featured local artists and invited artists from across India and abroad, showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions.

The event aimed to blend heritage with contemporary cultural expression, transforming the DHR into a dynamic cultural hub for the hill communities.

The Mahotsav highlighted the creativity and cultural richness of Kurseong's young generation and reaffirmed DHR's commitment to community engagement and heritage conservation.

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