Shimla Summer Festival
Regional festival in India
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Shimla Summer Festival is a multi-day cultural festival held in May or June in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It has been held since 1960.
The Shimla Summer Festival was instituted in 1960[1] as one of three summer festivals to increase tourism in Himachal Pradesh.[2] It gives thanks to the gods for the harvest and opens the summer season; it usually takes place in May, sometimes in June.[3]
Held at the Ridge Ground in Shimla,[1][4][5] the festival includes a fair selling local products and traditional arts and crafts, food stalls, a flower show, performances by both local folk musicians and touring musicians, theatre performances, a magic show, a fashion show showcasing traditional dress, a sports tournament, musical, poster making and photography contests, and a dog show.[3][6][7][8] It attracts many visitors.[9]
The 2022 festival scheduled events all day for the first time.[8] The 2023 festival was held over four days starting June 1, with monitored access and the city divided into five security sectors.[10]