Jointly organised by Janwani and Intach, Pune, the sixth edition of the annual Pune Heritage Festival will be held in the city from February 3 to 12. “We intend to generate civic pride and sense of belonging through better appreciation of Pune’s heritage. It will improve the quality of life for present and future generations in the city,” said Shrikant Nivasarkar, Convenor of Intach-Pune, announcing the commencement of the festival. Ravi Pandit, Board Member, Janwani, was also present at the event.
The festival is a people’s movement and a large voluntary effort, with activities for all ages. There are 31 partners and six associates participating in the event this year. The festival will witness as many as 55 events, including heritage walks, nature trails, workshops, lectures, film screenings, exhibitions, bus tours and quizzes.