Lucknow, together

Transcript of the film’s narration. The gatherings described are past events.

In Hazratganj, an old printing campus is finding a new public life. Le Press carries the memory of Newal Kishore Press into a place for meeting, making and sharing.

In October twenty twenty four, Charles Foussard brought public art to Le Press, connecting a historic wall with contemporary creativity.

Spring Soirée, Season Two, brought independent brands, food and music together. An invitation to discover something made with care, and meet the people behind it.

Anjuman-e-Dil brought a programme of qawwali to the Peepul Tree Courtyard, curated by Muzaffar Ali and featuring Shahid and Sami Niazi.

At Metaphor Lucknow Litfest, books, poetry and conversation returned to a place shaped by publishing. A session on Munshi Naval Kishore brought the story of the press into the conversation. December brought the Noel Christmas Carnival. Singers and

musicians filled the decorated courtyard, as families and friends gathered to celebrate. A place comes alive through these shared moments.

Then came Teej Tales, with the colours of the monsoon festival. Decorated corridors led to jewellery, clothing and festive stalls. Visitors could browse and speak directly with the makers.

For local entrepreneurs, a festival is an opportunity. Ada-e-Resham shared its own view of the evening: collections, conversations and a warm welcome. Vocal for Local begins with these connections.

Prakash Ki Mashhoor Kulfi brought a familiar Lucknow flavour to Teej. Food became another delicious way to share the city's culture.

Together, these gatherings express the community ambition of the CFCPD vision: keep heritage in use, give local creativity a platform, and invite people to participate.

Le Press. Rooted in Lucknow. Open to its next story.