A sanitation worker fumigates premises of the Vidhana Soudha ahead of 'Freedom Habba' event to be held on the Independence Day, in Bengaluru, Thursday, August 13. PTI
Freedom Habba in Bengaluru: How to register for August 15 event?
The entry for ‘Freedom Habba’ is only through prior registration and there is no on-the-spot registration, the organisers said
On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, the Karnataka government is organising ‘Freedom Habba’ for the public in Bengaluru on August 15 in front of the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha.
The entry for ‘Freedom Habba’ is only through prior registration and there is no on-the-spot registration, the organisers said.
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“Freedom Habba is Bengaluru's first-ever Independence Day people’s carnival, bringing together culture, music, food, art and community at the iconic Vidhana Soudha. From 12:00 noon to 05:00 pm on August 15,” the organisers said.
“Bengaluru's first-ever freedom carnival welcomes you to a celebration, of the people, for the people and by the people. Bringing together culture, music, food, art and community at the iconic Vidhana Soudha,” it added.
How to register for Freedom Habba
Entry is permitted only to registered participants with a valid QR code. Children below 12 years may enter without separate registration when accompanied by a registered parent or guardian. Entry will not be permitted without valid registration and a QR code, the Bengaluru City Police said in an advisory.
You can register for Freedom Habba at this link https://dashboard.showuplab.com/freedom-habba/event
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said the event was being organised in the city on this scale for the first time
Around 18,000 citizens have already registered for the Freedom Habba, and only registered persons aged 12 and above will be allowed entry. A QR code-based entry system has been put in place, with one person permitted per QR code, he said.
Entry and exit times, dress code
Entry time: 12 PM to 2 PM only; Exit time: 5 PM
Entry points
1. GPO Circle
2. KR Circle
3. Cubbon Park through the High Court Gate
Dress code: Ethnic. Carrying your original Aadhaar Card for identity verification at the venue is mandatory, organisers said.
Vidhana Soudha Metro Station closed till 9:30 PM
On the day of the event, Ambedkar Veedhi will be completely closed to traffic from 11 am.
A separate traffic advisory will be issued. Vidhana Soudha Metro Station will remain closed from 10 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturday (August 15). Visitors can get off at Vishweshwaraya or Cubbon Park Metro stations and proceed to the venue.