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Dastangoi session – the lost art of storytelling

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Dastangoi session – the lost art of storytelling

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Dastangoi is a 13th century Urdu Storytelling art form where polished storytellers called Dastango’s recite engrossing stories on topics relevant to the audience. Dastango’s voice is his main artistic tool in orally recreating the dastan or the story.

The dastans in this session revolve around the heritage of Lucknow – anecdotes of its Nawabs, rickshaw walas, poets, warriors, and more. The turn of phrase and clever use of language will leave you spellbound and the compelling themes will leave you with a deeper understanding of the Awadhi culture – among the oldest and most refined in the world!

Walk Highlights

Introduction to the once lost art of storytelling – Dastangoi

Humorous anecdotes from the lives of Lucknow’s Nawabs, Rickshaw walas, Poets

Brilliant use of prose and turn of phrase

Insight into the Awadhi culture

Included

Professional Dastango, The prices are exclusive of 5% GST

Tea and snacks

Lucknow’s heritage

Storyteller well versed

Price Breakp

Group Price -> INR 3300 Per Person (Minimum 5 Person) +5% GST

Private Price -> Additional INR 2500 (for the whole group) + Group Price

+5% GST

Itinerary

Starting pointTomb of Saadat Ali Khan

Ending pointTomb of Saadat Ali Khan

Dastangoi is a 13th century Urdu Storytelling art form where polished storytellers called Dastango’s recite engrossing stories on topics relevant to the audience. Dastango’s voice is his main artistic tool in orally recreating the dastan or the story.

The dastans in this session revolve around the heritage of Lucknow – anecdotes of its Nawabs, rickshaw walas, poets, warriors, and more. The turn of phrase and clever use of language will leave you spellbound and the compelling themes will leave you with a deeper understanding of the Awadhi culture – among the oldest and most refined in the world!

Walk Highlights

Introduction to the once lost art of storytelling – Dastangoi

Humorous anecdotes from the lives of Lucknow’s Nawabs, Rickshaw walas, Poets

Brilliant use of prose and turn of phrase

Insight into the Awadhi culture

Included

Professional Dastango, The prices are exclusive of 5% GST

Tea and snacks

Lucknow’s heritage

Storyteller well versed

Price Breakup

Group Price -> INR 3300 Per Person (Minimum 5 Person) +5% GST

Private Price -> Additional INR 2500 (for the whole group) + Group Price

+5% GST

Itinerary

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Historic walking tour

Well curated. Guides were knowledgeable and had some fascinating stories to tell. We enjoyed the visits to local speciality shops that had been around for centuries. Also sampled the delicious local cuisine. By – SKSK49 (24th September, 2019)

Historic walking tour

Well curated. Guides were knowledgeable and had some fascinating stories to tell. We enjoyed the visits to local speciality shops that had been around for centuries. Also sampled the delicious local cuisine. By – SKSK49 (24th September, 2019)

Historic walking tour

Well curated. Guides were knowledgeable and had some fascinating stories to tell. We enjoyed the visits to local speciality shops that had been around for centuries. Also sampled the delicious local cuisine. By – SKSK49 (24th September, 2019)

Historic walking tour

Well curated. Guides were knowledgeable and had some fascinating stories to tell. We enjoyed the visits to local speciality shops that had been around for centuries. Also sampled the delicious local cuisine. By – SKSK49 (24th September, 2019)

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