<p>In a bid to create awareness about environment conservation and create a sense of camaraderie and bonhomie among the residents, the Tourism department will organise a day-long Namma Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tank on August 20.<br /><br />Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said, “Through this festival we aim to help raise awareness about environment protection and at the same time experience a sense of community building by encouraging people to come together, get outdoors and give back to the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect Bengaluru.”<br /><br />He added that the department also hopes to create better public awareness so that it can lead to greater sustainability.<br /><br />The festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerising art performances like Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. The festival will also see a range of unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters, and caricature and tattoo artists.<br /><br />There will also be a range of interesting stalls at the flea market selling a wide range of organic produce and eco-friendly products, such as terracotta jewelry, natural handmade soaps, millet-based food items, jute accessories, myriad plants and green home decor options. People will also have the opportunity to cruise around the man-made lake with fly boards and jet skis. At the festival, there will also be health and fitness sessions by professional gym and yoga trainers, along with free health check-ups.<br /><br />The festival will also witness a range of informative and interactive workshops, from topics such as rainwater harvesting and waste management to green choices such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewelry.</p>
<p>In a bid to create awareness about environment conservation and create a sense of camaraderie and bonhomie among the residents, the Tourism department will organise a day-long Namma Bengaluru Habba at Sankey Tank on August 20.<br /><br />Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said, “Through this festival we aim to help raise awareness about environment protection and at the same time experience a sense of community building by encouraging people to come together, get outdoors and give back to the environment. Working as a team is the only way we can protect Bengaluru.”<br /><br />He added that the department also hopes to create better public awareness so that it can lead to greater sustainability.<br /><br />The festival will offer a peek into the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka through mesmerising art performances like Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita and Hulivesha. The festival will also see a range of unique performances by stilt walkers, street musicians, jugglers, magicians, face painters, and caricature and tattoo artists.<br /><br />There will also be a range of interesting stalls at the flea market selling a wide range of organic produce and eco-friendly products, such as terracotta jewelry, natural handmade soaps, millet-based food items, jute accessories, myriad plants and green home decor options. People will also have the opportunity to cruise around the man-made lake with fly boards and jet skis. At the festival, there will also be health and fitness sessions by professional gym and yoga trainers, along with free health check-ups.<br /><br />The festival will also witness a range of informative and interactive workshops, from topics such as rainwater harvesting and waste management to green choices such as the making of pottery and terracotta jewelry.</p>