Shimla Summer Festival Explained
Shimla Summer Festival is a multi-day cultural festival held in May or June in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It has been held since 1960.
The Shimla Summer Festival was instituted in 1960[1] as one of three summer festivals to increase tourism in Himachal Pradesh.[2] It gives thanks to the gods for the harvest and opens the summer season; it usually takes place in May, sometimes in June.[3]
Held at the Ridge Ground in Shimla,[1] [4] [5] the festival includes a fair selling local products and traditional arts and crafts, food stalls, a flower show, performances by both local folk musicians and touring musicians, theatre performances, a magic show, a fashion show showcasing traditional dress, a sports tournament, musical, poster making and photography contests, and a dog show.[3] [6] [7] [8] It attracts many visitors.[9]
The 2022 festival scheduled events all day for the first time.[8] The 2023 festival was held over four days starting June 1, with monitored access and the city divided into five security sectors.[10]
Notes and References
- Anjali Krishnan, "10 Beautiful Indian Festivals That You Just Can’t Afford to Miss This Summer", The Better India, 28 April 2022, retrieved 31 January 2023.
- Lalit Mohan, "Nod to revival of Dharamsala summer fest", The Tribune India, 7 April 2022, retrieved 31 January 2023.
- https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/himachal/shimla-summer-festival.html "About Shimla Summer Festival Himachal"
- https://hpshimla.nic.in/fair-festivals/ "Fair & Festivals"
- Shruti Shende, "Seize the summer with these festivals!", Hindustan Times, 13 May 2022, retrieved 30 August 2022.
- https://www.festivalsofindia.in/shimlasummerfestival/ "Shimla Summer Festival 2022"
- https://www.shimlaindia.net/fairs-and-festivals/summer-festival.html "Shimla Summer Festival"
- https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/guru-randhava-add-glamour-shimla-summer-festival-1503078301.html "Guru Randhava to add Glamour to Shimla Summer festival"
- https://www.india.com/travel/articles/shimla-summer-festival-2022-a-riot-of-colours-and-festivity-in-himachal-pradesh-5428737/ "Shimla Summer Festival 2022: A Riot of Colours And Festivity in Himachal Pradesh"
- Rahul Bhandari, "Shimla International Summer Festival 2023: A Fusion of Cultural Delights Begins Today", The News Himachal, 1 June 2023, retrieved 9 July 2023.
