Bengaluru airport showcases Karnataka’s heritage during Dasara
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is celebrating the Dasara festival by showcasing Karnataka's cultural heritage through art, puppetry, and traditional games. The initiative aims to integrate cultural discovery into the passenger experience until October 17.
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This demonstrates how major infrastructure hubs can serve as cultural ambassadors, promoting regional traditions to a global audience.
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is celebrating Karnataka’s i conic Dasara festivities by showcasing the State’s art, traditions, and heritage through live performances, installations, festive experiences and interactive moments across the airport. The cultural celebrations will be on till October 17.
According to KIA: “This year, the approach goes beyond showcasing Karnataka’s cultural heritage to making cultural discovery an integral part of the passenger experience. Each activation is rooted in an authentic Karnataka art or craft form, allowing travellers to engage with the stories, skills, and traditions behind them. In doing so, the airport becomes more than a setting for festive décor, bringing the living heritage of Karnataka into the journey itself.”
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