The State Tourism Department is organising a week-long Hyderabad Heritage Festival from April 12 to 18 coinciding with the World Heritage Day and UNWTO conference which will be held from April 12 to 14 in the city.

Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Tourism special chief secretary Chandana Khan said the festival venues would be Golkonda Fort, Quli Qutb Shah Tombs, Taramati Baradari, Chowmahalla Palace, Moulai (Mahalaquavas), Shilparamam, NITHIM and Jhamsing temple heritage complex.

The activities planned include discussions on heritage issues at the Salarjung Museum and Chowmahalla Palace. Special heritage walks, rock walks, illumination of selected heritage monuments, daily cultural programmes at different venues between 7 pm and 10 pm involving maximum number of artists and citizens will also be undertaken.

All the hoteliers were requested to organise special food festivals. Quiz competitions will also be conducted for students.  Chandana Khan said the heritage festival would not be confined to architectural heritage, but would also be extended to natural heritages.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Hyderabad / by Express News Service – Hyderabad / April 11th, 2013