
The 17th Sanatkada Festival in Lucknow, themed ‘Raabta: Lucknow–Calcutta Ka’, explored shared histories through literature, music, and food, commemorating Nawab Wajid Ali Shah’s journey. The five-day event featured performances, literary sessions with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee, and discussions on culinary migration, highlighting the cultural exchange between the two cities.