Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival

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Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival
NicknameUdaipur Tales
Genre Storytelling
Location(s) Udaipur, Rajasthan
CountryIndia
Years active2017-till date
Most recent10–12 January 2025
Website www.udaipurtales.com

Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival also known as Udaipur Tales is an India-based international storytelling festival. [1] [2] It was first held in February 2017 [3] and is conducting its 6th edition in 2025. [4] [5] [6] It was founded by the duo of Sushmita Singha and Salil Bhandari in 2017. [7] [8] [9]

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History

Jumlebaazi

Syed Sahil Agha, a regular participant of the Festival had introduced and renewed a 13-century art of wit and wordplay known as Jumlebaazi, an Urdu-language art form known to be started by Amir Khusrau. [10] It was re-introduced in 2020 at the Udaipur Festival. [11]

The 6th edition of the festival was held from 10 to 12 January 2025, continuing its tradition of promoting oral storytelling. The event featured a revived 13th-century art form, “Jumlebaazi,” introduced by participant Syed Sahil Agha, alongside notable storytellers such as Devdutt Pattanaik and Mita Vashisht. [12]

Notable participants

References

  1. ↑ Gupta, Piali (2023-01-17). "The 2023 Bucket List 5 Storytelling Festivals Across India To Attend". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  2. ↑ KHOKHAR, REEM (2018-11-14). "Udaipur Tales: international storytelling festival". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  3. ↑ "Now, a storytelling festival in Udaipur". Mintlounge. 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  4. ↑ "How to tell a great story? Udaipur Tales toys with the idea". The Economic Times. 2024-05-06. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  5. ↑ "Storytelling festival 'Udaipur Tales' set to make grand return on January 12". Hindustan Times .
  6. ↑ "Fifth edition of Naturally Chennai to be held on June 19". The Hindu. 2024-06-15. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  7. ↑ Habib, Waquar (2024-02-22). "Sushmita Singha Of Udaipur Tales On Storytelling, Museums And More". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  8. ↑ "This duo is bringing back the magic of immersive oral storytelling in today's digital world". India Today. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  9. ↑ Khokhar, Reem (2024-04-08). "How storytelling festivals are bringing back an ancient Indian tradition". Vogue India. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  10. 1 2 Jaipur, Rajesh Asnani (2025-01-13). "Udaipur storytelling festival: A celebration of oral tradition". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  11. ↑ "Storytelling Festival at Darpan Sabhaghar from Jan. 10". udaipurtimes.com. 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  12. ↑ "'Udaipur Tales' inspires creativity by promoting oral traditions in digital age". The Hindu. 2025-01-13. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-08-16.
  13. ↑ "Udaipur Tales 2025: Sushmita Singha, Co-Founder, Shares Insights Into The Sixth Edition Of The International Storytelling Festival". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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