Escape Music and Arts Festival
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| Country and Region | India — Uttarakhand |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand, India |
| Festival Description | The music and arts festival brings thousands of festival-goers to a region that is generally known by travelers seeking the beauty and solitude of the Himalayan town. The festival increases tourism to the region by presenting a range of artists on multiple stages, in addition to performances, workshops and visual arts — pottery, grafitti art, tatoo artists, painters, and more… there is a children’s area, adventure sports and a flea market — something for everyone! The festival’s greening initiatves strive to reduce the carbon footprint of the festval by planting trees, cleaning and maintaining the lake, and advocacy for environmental issues. |
| Festival Dates | May 20 - 22, 2011 |
| Festival Links | http://escapefestival.in/ |
Other Sources:
Articles:
- 8 best Indian music festivals for travelers, by Jhilmil Motihar (CNN Go, November 17, 2011)
http://www.cnngo.com/mumbai/play/indias-best-festivals-764999 - Music festivals rock India as middle-class grows, by Elaine Lies (Reuters, June 3, 2011)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/03/us-india-music-idUSTRE7521LD20110603
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