Mandi to Rock with Lakhwinder Wadali and Kulwinder Billa During International Shivratri Festival
Mandi, Feb 18 – The Mandi district administration has announced an attractive roster for the much awaited International Shivratri Festival to be held from Feb 27 to Mar 5. Punjabi Sufi star Lakhwinder Wadali and hit singer Kulwinder Billa will also feature among the headliners for the night.
Official sources confirmed the participation of two eminent names from the music field for the cultural evenings of the festival. The first evening of the festival on February 27 will feature Lakhwinder Wadali, known for his soulful Sufi renditions. The chief guest would be Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the cultural night would be a major attraction during this festival. The show will go on, until midnight, That’s right, night owls — revue is now at least a midnight show and festivalgoers can remember the night with this spectacular performance.
Apart from Wadali’s performance, the festival will see popular Punjabi music industry name Kulwinder Billa perform on the third cultural evening on March 1. The crowd pulling dance numbers Billa has been known to belt out with his energetic performances will make this one of the most awaited shows at the festival. The lineup announcement is just the start of the buzz for the festival, with his inclusion increasing the hype.
The news of Lakhwinder Wadali featuring in the festival is already out in the ether as he confirmed this news on social media and said he is excited to perform in such a prominent festival. His fans are excited for the soul melting tunes that led him become one of the biggest names in Sufi music.
A Combination of Local and International Talent
Besides the performances of these famous Punjabi artists, the Mandi Shivratri Festival will ensure rocking performances by vibrant Himachali artists as well. Instead of four cultural evenings, two will simply showcase the talent of local Himachali performers. In particular, a focus on artists from the region offers a chance to engage with their cultural history and experiences.
The Mandi district administration has said that the selection of artists for these Himachali evenings is under way. We are working to finalize the lineup as we are reaching out to artists in Mumbai as well as Punjab to ensure a range of performances for the festival.
Artists from around the world (Six Countries)
Besides promoting local and national talent, the Mandi Shivratri Festival will also showcase cultural acts from international artists. In total, — from Thailand, Malaysia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, and Fiji — the festival will receive performances from groups of six countries, similar to experiencing each nation’s unique culture. All six nations have been officially confirmed, bringing an extra international flavour to the festival.
Performances showcasing traditional and contemporary cultural forms from those countries will be held during each of the six cultural evenings. This global dimension is sure to add another element of excitement to the Mandi Shivratri Festival, with audiences treated to a medley of regional, national and international artistic traditions.
The stage is set for cultural interaction at Mandi Shivratri Festival with stellar performers coming up to ensure engagement of audiences through out the festival. This year, it is expected to be a grand display of music, dance, and cultural exchange, featuring performances from Lakhwinder Wadali, Kulwinder Billa, and international artists.
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