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- Time of India
Cultural events show Azad's grit, courage
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Lucknow: The city celebrated the 119th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad with a series of cultural events and tributes across various venues on Wednesday.
The UP culture department staged a folk dance drama, 'Hamare Azad', at the International Buddhist Research Centre. The performance featured patriotic songs penned by Ram Prasad Bismil, including the 'Hame Jaan Aur Dil Se Pyara Watan'. Through folk dance, the drama portrayed pivotal moments from Azad's life, including the formation of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Organisation in 1928 and his unwavering pledge against British rule.
At the State Museum, young students learnt about Azad's contribution to the freedom struggle. Assistant director Minakshi Khemka showed the Azad's 'Asthi Kalash' (urn containing ashes) to the students which is kept at the museum.
"The urn was given by Azad's family," said museum director Shrishti Dhaon.
Meanwhile, Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya organized a poets' meet where verses celebrating Azad's courage, valour, and martyrdom were recited, adding a literary dimension to the day's commemorative events.
