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storytellers to weave magic in Udaipur

Stories and fables in a country are innumerable, like the countless water droplets in an ocean.

Stories that are as old as the mountains and the rivers; from as far and wide as the lay of the land. Told and retold a billion times, these stories have been the constant stream of consciousness that flowed through generations and helped shape our own personal narratives. Storytelling is an art and storytellers, the sculptors of our psyche – Udaipur Tales is a celebration of both.

With 17 storytellers from India, Korea, China and Russia, Udaipur Tales is all set to cook up a beautiful account of storytelling over three days in the lands of sand. The sessions are to be held at two different venues – Tribute by the Lake and Gulab Bagh.

Udaipur Tales, in association with BRICS is conceived as a platform for storytellers – both Indian and International – to showcase their material, and in turn enlighten, entertain and encourage a discerning audience both in India and abroad. Apart from the three-day festival, the members of Udaipur Tale festival hopes to conduct various events, projects and workshops throughout the year to build a loyal and enthusiastic audience, and to take the powerful and evocative art of storytelling to each and every nook and corner of the country. Today's generation is more into virtual reality and that is why the art of storytelling does not garner as much attention as it should have.

"We always hear stories in some form or the other – more by watching Hindi or Hollywood films but that does not force you to think or to be creative. Storytelling is something which is not only therapeutic but it also comes without a cost or time frame. It helps you to improve your creativity and imagination and that's why the young generation should listen and indulge in writing stories," said Sushmita Shekhar, one of the Founding Directors of the festival.

The festival will be giving free passes for those who are visually handicapped. Special story sessions will be held throughout the year for corporates, colleges and schools all over India. This will not only propagate the art of storytelling but also throw up opportunities for constructive participation with Udaipur Tales.

With a blend of music and competition for children, an interesting and unforgettable one-of-its-kind event, which is happening for the first time in the country is expected to enthral the audience over the weekend.

The festival will be held in Udaipur from February 24 to 26. Delegate passes are priced at Rs 3,000 (for sessions held at Tribute by the Lake)while the sessions at Gulabh Bagh are free.
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