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As part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, the Projection Mapping Show ‘Matrubhumi’ is receiving an overwhelming response.
What is the Matrubhumi Show?
It is being organized as part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata.
Purpose: It is a Projection Mapping Show that showcases the rich and diverse culture of India using light, sound and music with state-of-the-art technology.
This show will now be a permanent fixture at the historic Red Fort and will run throughout the year.
What is the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata?
Organized by: Ministry of Culture as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Purpose: It is a cultural festival that aims to showcase India’s rich history and diversity in art, heritage, culture, cuisine and more.
Note: Ministry of Culture has collaborated with the Dalmia Bharat Group (DBG) to organize this event as DBG has adopted the Red Fort as its Monument Mitra under the ‘Adopt A Heritage’ project.
What is Adopt a Heritage Project?
Launched in: 2017
Nodal Ministry: It is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India and State/ UTs Governments.
Aim: To ensure quality & inclusive provision of amenities and facilities across heritage, natural, & tourist sites through active participation of private and public sector organizations and individuals. These organizations would be known as “Monument Mitras” for their collaboration initiative.
Source: This post is based on the article “Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year” published in PIB on 30th March 2022.