WELCOME TO NANHE KALAKAAR : BACHPAN SE BADHTE KADAM 2025

Nanhe Kalakaar : Addressing Cultural and Childhood Erosion

Growing up in the State of Rajasthan, known for its rich culture and craft tradition, has immensely enriched our lives and inadvertently shaped our personalities. All we could recall from our childhood, is perhaps a dance performance in school, a drama/natak performed with friends, winning a gleaming trophy for singing a patriotic song which still lies in our wardrobe, dressing up in bright Lehanga or bandhani turban, watching kathputlis dance, making mandanas with Nanis and dadis (grandmothers), or attending Melas with the parents, etc. Now, bringing our awareness to present times, all we can observe is tiny hands and little eyes centered on the screens of mobile phones. Studies suggest that every minute of screen time is depriving the child from the time she/he can potentially spend on communicating or learning from others. Pablo Picasso once said that “Every child is an artis...Read More

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04-05, January 2025 (Sat - Sun) | Time: 10 am to 10 pm

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Our Impact

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Under privileged children got admitted in private schools under RTE every year

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Trees planted in 9 urban jungles

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Food Meals Delivered to COVID-19 affected people

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Brands Collaborations

Festival Highlights

कलाकारी

  • LIVE TRADITIONAL MANDANA MAKING
  • LIVE BLOCK MAKING & BLOCK PRINTING
  • LIVE PICHWAI PAINTING WORKSHOP
  • LIVE POTTERY
  • LIVE KATHPUTLI MAKING & PUPPET SHOW
  • LIVE CARICATURE MAKING
  • LIVE TRADITIONAL JUTTI MAKING WORKSHOP
  • LIVE PATWA ART WORKSHOP

बनी-ठणी

  • CULTURAL ATTIRE PHOTO BOOTH
  • KIDS HAIR BRAIDING & FACE PAINTING COUNTERS
  • LIVE MEHENDI COUNTERS
  • LIVE TURBAN COUNTER
  • LIVE LAC/LACQUER BANGLE MAKING
  • TRADITIONAL JEWELLERY AND CLOTHES OF RAJASTHAN

रंगमंच

  • DO DIN KA YEH MELA HAI: AN ENCHANTING NIGHT OF MUSIC AND SOUL BY THE INDIAN OCEAN BAND
  • MAT KAR MAAYA KO AHANKAAR: A SOULFUL MUSICAL EVENING BY NEERAJ ARYA’S KABIR CAFÉ
  • MERE GAANV AOGE: A MUSICAL SHOW BY RAHGIR
  • MAN BAIRAAGI: A STARLIT MUSICAL NIGHT BY YUGM BAND
  • SYMPHONY OF RAJASTHAN’S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BY 25+ NANHE MANGANIYAARS LED BY DEVU KHAN
  • HARMONY OF RAJASTHAN’S DIFFERENT DANCE FORMS (KALBELIA, BHAVAI, GHOOMAR, CHARI, KACHI GHODI ETC.)

चौपाल

  • PANEL DISCUSSION
  • STORY TELLING
  • SPEAKERS SUMMIT
  • Q&A SESSIONS
  • OPEN MIC

शिल्पग्राम हाट

  • SHOP AUTHENTIC CRAFT OF RAJASTHAN
  • SHOP FROM HOMEGROWN BRANDS
  • DIY AND SHOP
  • SINGLE POINT FOR TRADITIONAL CRAFTS OF JAIPUR

जीमण

  • AUTHENTIC RAJASTHANI THALI
  • AUTHENTIC RAJASTHANI HOSTING EXPERIENCE
  • LIVE COUNTERS OF AUTHENTIC RAJASTHANI SNACKS
  • POPULAR FOOD BRANDS OF CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

Festival Schedule

OUR ARTISTS

ARTISTS

Devu khan Manganiyaar

ARTISTS

Indian Ocean

ARTISTS

Kabir Cafe

ARTISTS

Rahgir

ARTISTS

Yugm

What People Says About Nanhe Kalakaar

Nanhe kalakaar is more than just a festival, it's a celebration of childhood, creativity and community.A wonderful experience that leaves you feeling inspired and uplifted.

Mrs Kamaljeet Yadav

(Senior Principal- Subodh Public School, Jaipur)

Nanhe Kalakaar is a heaven for young artists to express themselves, learn, and grow. A truly enriching experience that fosters creativity and confidence.

Mr Nanak Santdasani

(Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Officer at UNICEF)

A wonderful celebration of childhood talent and enthusiasm, must-attend event for anyone who believes in nurturing the artistic spirit of children.

Mr Rahul Singhi

(Director, Poornima University)

A truly unforgettable experience for kids!

Mr JD Maheshwari

(Director, SGM Outdoors)

I was amazed by the talent and enthusiasm of the young participants at Nanhe Kalakaar. A fantastic festival that nurtures the artistic spirit of children!

Hon'ble Justice Deepak Maheshwari

(Retd. Judge, Rajasthan High Court)

This festival is a testament to the incredible talent and potential of our young generation. A must attend festival for young minds and their parents.

Mr Shoeb Khan

(Special Correspondant The Times of India)

I was blown away by the energy and excitement of Nanhe Kalakaar. A fantastic festival that inspires kids to dream big and chase their passions.

Mr Vaibhav Aggarwal

(Founder CRISP Global)

Dr. Niraj Kumar Pawan (IAS)

(Secreatary, Department of Sports & Youth Affairs)

बच्चे किसी भी देश का भविष्य होते हैं। उनमें सृजन की असीमित संभावनाएं मौजूद होती है। सुखद है, बाल कलाकारों के आलोक में आप यह आयोजन कर रहे हैं। मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

Shri. Kalraj Mishra

(Hon'ble Governor of Rajasthan)

Nanhe Kalakaar is an enchanting celebration of art, music, and performance, sparking imagination and creativity in children of all ages. My family and I had a wonderful time at the concert of Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe.

Om Prakash Kasera (IAS)

The energy of the crowd was infectious. The festival’s commitment in nurturing new talents and promoting art’s education is truly inspiring. Can’t wait to come back next year.

Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Café

We were impressed by the sheer energy and enthusiam of the attendees. Our stall received a tremendous response and was able to build a strong connection with the target audience. The volunteers were very helpful and kind. We were grateful to be a part of it.

Sassy Sajja

(Sustainable Clothing Brand)

The event was an absolute delight for my children and me. The variety of activities, performances and art workshops was staggering and the organisers did a great job of ensuring everything ran smoothly.

Jasmine Chandak

(Parent)

Nanhe Kalakaar is a shining example of how events can be leveraged to bring positive change. We are thrilled to have played a role in supporting this incredible initiative and look forward to future collaborations.

Bikaji

We were delighted to be the food partner of Nanhe Kalakaar. We appreciate this opportunity to be a part of this successful event. Our stall received an immense response.

Skyza

Sponsors And Partners

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