The Pondicherry Heritage Festival is an annual celebration that takes place in the city of Pondicherry, India. Pondicherry aka Puducherry was French colonial settlement in India until 1954. It is now a Union Territory town bounded by Tamil Nadu.
The festival celebrates the unique cultural and architectural heritage of the city, as well as bringing together local and international artists, craftsmen, and performers. The Pondicherry Heritage Festival takes place over two weeks and includes a variety of activities and events, including traditional dance and music performances, art exhibitions, and workshops. The dates for this year are mentioned below. There are also lectures and seminars on various topics related to the history and culture of Pondicherry, as well as guided tours of the city’s historic sites.
The festival also includes several unique experiences, such as a traditional night market, a food festival showcasing regional cuisine, and a street parade featuring vibrant and colorful costumes. Visitors also have the chance to take part in activities such as yoga, martial arts, and traditional cooking classes.
The Pondicherry Heritage Festival is a great way to learn about the city’s rich past and get a taste of its vibrant culture. It’s an event that is sure to leave you with a lifetime of memories.
This year, the festival will highlighting the theme of Responsible Tourism.
“Given the steady upsurge in tourist arrivals amply validating the city’s popularity as a destination, the challenge ahead is less about wooing more people but more about balancing the gains of tourism against maintaining sustainability of the place and its ecosystems”
– said Kakoli Banerjee, co-founder of PPH and member PondyCAN.
Pondicherry is one of the major tourist places in India. This festival is a perfect platform to highlight the need of travelling responsibly. The themes of activities and sub-events will revolve around sustainability and eco-friendliness. We at Responsible-Yatri applaud this initiative to spread awareness about responsible tourism and sustainability.
Below are some programs:
- Learn through nature, personality development workshop
- Vedic chanting workshop
- Responsible tourism workshop
- Poetry evening and book launch event
- Traditional dance performance
Dates of Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2023:
1 Feb 2023 – 15 March 2023
Venue of Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2023:
There are various venues of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival such as alliance francaise auditorium, Aklavya international school etc. You may visit www.pondicherryheritagefestival.org for details
Sustainable Hotels in Pondicherry:
- Villa Ecotiva
Tariff: Rs5000-8000
- Esparan Heritage By Traditions Inn
Tariff: Rs.2500-4500
- The dune eco village and spa
Tariff: Rs.7000-9000
- The Sunway manor
Tariff: Rs3500- 5000
P.S: Click on the image for more information about the properties. The links are agoda partner links. It is advised that you check the location and book the property accordingly. Always call the property for confirmation of booking.
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