Chandigarh/Amritsar, February 27 –
The three-day Rangla Punjab Utsav organized by the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Punjab Government at Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar began today.
The mega event was inaugurated by the PWD Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO.
The purpose of this three-day Rangla Punjab Utsav is to promote the cultural heritage, lifestyle and food of Punjab at the global level, said Mr. ETO adding that every color of the colorful Punjab is being seen in this cultural extravaganza. He said that Punjabi culture is one of the richest and vibrant cultures in the world, which is known for its unique lifestyle, food, folk dances (Bhangra-Giddha), traditional arts, dialects and hospitality, in the country and abroad.
Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that special efforts are being made by the state government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the state. He said that the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is organizing such programs in different parts of the state so that the young generation can be connected with the rich traditions of Punjab heritage. He appealed to the people to come to this Rangla Punjab Utsav along with their families and appreciate the beautiful colors of the colorful Punjab.
On this occasion, Director of the Tourism Department, Mr. Sanjeev Tiwari said that this Rangla Punjab Utsav, which started today at the Ranjit Avenue ground in Amritsar, will continue till the late evening of March 1, 2026. He said that the Rangla Punjab Utsav is dedicated to Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat and a beautiful glimpse of the cultural heritage, lifestyle and food of Punjab can be seen in it. He said that a beautiful craft market has been set up during the Rangla Punjab festival, where shopkeepers are selling traditional Punjabi and other goods. Apart from this, 30 stalls of different dishes have been set up in the food court during the festival. He said that special swings have been set up for the entertainment of children during the festival. Apart from this, various government departments are also setting up their stalls in the Rangla Punjab festival and providing information about the welfare schemes being run by the government.
Director Tourism Mr. Sanjeev Tiwari further said that on all three days of the Rangla Punjab festival, famous singers of Punjab will entertain the audience. Along with this, other forms of Punjabi culture like Giddha-Bhangra will also be performed.
He said that on the evening of the first day of Rangla Punjab Utsav on February 27, world famous folk singers Virasat Sandhu, Jaspinder Narula and Jayji B are performing their singing in the open arena. On the evening of the second day of the festival, singers Meet Kaur, Kaur B and singer Kulwinder Billa will perform. On the evening of the third and last day of Rangla Punjab Utsav, singers Harjit Harman, Bani Sandhu and Manmohan Waris will add color through their singing. He said that special arrangements have been made for the audience to sit in this open arena.
Director Tourism Mr. Sanjeev Tiwari said that there will be a drone show during Rangla Punjab Utsav on the evening of February 28 and March 1.
He said that the entry of the general public during Rangla Punjab Utsav is absolutely free. He appealed to all the pepole to attend the Rangla Punjab Utsav being held at Ranjit Avenue Ground in Amritsar and see and enjoy the beautiful glimpse of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat.
On this occasion, MLA of Amritsar East constituency Jeevanjot Kaur, MLA of Amritsar West constituency Dr. Jasbir Singh Sandhu, Chairman of PUNSUP Mr. Prabhbir Singh Brar, Chairman of District Planning Committee Gur Partap Singh Sandhu, Vice Chairman of Punjab State Industrial and Export Corporation Jaskaran Singh Bandesa, Director of Tourism Department Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Mr. Rohit Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) Rupinder Pal Singh, SDM Alka Kalia, Gurmander Singh besides Cabinet Minister Sardar Harbhajan Singh ETO’s wife Mrs. Suhinder Kaur, sister Mrs. Balwinder Kaur, District Tourism Officer Sukhman Singh, Public Relations Director of Guru Nanak Dev University Praveen Puri and other officials were also present.
