Maligaon, December 5 (MExN): The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully organised a vibrant and cultural enriching 3-day Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival at the historic Kurseong Railway Station.
The event showcased the artistic vibrancy of the hills through music, poetry, art and enthusiastic community participation.
The Mahotsav commenced on December 2 with two vibrant sessions. The Open Mic for Local Artists featured enthusiastic youths from Kurseong and neighbouring areas presenting poetry, music, storytelling and stand-up performances, captivating audiences with their creativity and confidence. The evening curated showcase featured invited artists from across India and abroad, bringing a rich diversity of languages, styles and artistic expressions.
Continuing the celebrations, the Mahotsav featured competitions for school children, which included essay writing, painting and poetry, highlighting the creativity and cultural richness of Kurseong’s young generation. The closing day of the Mahotsav was marked with a music festival where musicians and bands from across the hills infused the station with rhythm, enthusiasm and community spirit, followed by the felicitation of competition winners.
The successful Kurseong Station Mahotsav represents a significant milestone in NFR’s ongoing efforts to blend heritage with contemporary cultural expression, transforming the iconic DHR into a dynamic cultural hub for the hill communities.
