The minister said, “The department will organise several cultural events, including cycle rally, kid festivals, fairs, classical shows, seminars, competitions, heritage walk and boat ride throughout the year. The stories of heroes of the freedom struggle and historical places will be highlighted at these events which will continue till mid-August next year”.
The program will commence with ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ on September 17 to be held at the Eco Park in Patna at 7 AM. The tourism will also organise Amrit Mahotsav during Sufi Festival in Kako, Jehanabad and Pitrapaksha Mela in Gaya.
From October 1 to 3, programmes will be organised at Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran. During this time, events highlighting the first visit of Mahatma Gandhi to Champaran and his satyagraha movement will be organised. Then on October 3, a kavi sammelan will be held at Maharaja Library in Bettiah. On October 11, a cycle rally will be organised in Saran district.
Program brief
September 17: Program begins with a run at Eco Park in Patna
October 1 to 3: Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran
October 3: Kavi Sammelan at Maharaja Library in Bettiah
October 11: Cycle rally in Saran district.
November 10: Boat Campaign from Digha Ghat to Deedarganj, Patna
November: Heritage walk at the ruins of Nalanda University for school kids and NCC cadetsDecember: Cultural events in Jehanabad and Saran districts
January (2022): Kite festival in Bodh Gaya and Patna.
February (2022): Events at Rajgir Zoo Safari and Sasaram
March (2022): Events in Bodh Gaya and West Champaran
April (2022): Nature walk in Kaimur and Rohtas
June (2022): Events in Sitamarhi, Bodh Gaya, Manersharif and Yoga University-Munger
July (2022): Events in Sultanganj (Patna), Bhagalpur, Munger and Banka