The introduction of the Kapurthala is a major step to showcase the best of Punjabi cultural heritage. It also aims to generate tourism in this part of Punjab. Kapurthala reflect the religious, moral, social and patriotic value of the people in Fairs and Festivals. Even now, people converge at the river Bein to celebrate Baisakhi. kapurthala also has a rich Musical tradation. Kapurthala, which was once known as the Paris of Orient also has a legacy in Classical music. It emerged as an important centre for classical music especially under the patronage of Kanwar Bikrama Singh and Raja Sir Daljit Singh. Saeen Ilyas, Ata Mohammad and Bhai Lal were well known as exponents of the Kapurthala Gharana. Mir Nasir Ahmad a descendant of Milan Tansen was rescued from beingh sent into exile by the Mughal Court and was brought by Kanwar Bikrama Singh to Kapurthala where he lived for the rest of his life. He and his son Mir Rehmat Ali contributed greatly to the Rababi-Beenkar tradation of Kapurthala.

These Festivals Conducted by the Punjab Government, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage ( INTACH) and the kapurthala Heritage Trust, the three day festival is an annual event. It is named the 'Baba Jassa Singh Festival of Classical Music' in honour of the founder of Kapurthala.

Luminaries from the world of art, dance, drama and music participate in this cultural extravaganza and enthrall audiences who flock to kapurthala during the days of the festival. Local residents get opportunity to witness world-class performances by living legends such as Pandit Jasraj, the Wadali Brothers, Pandit Birju Maharaj and Hari Prasad Chaurasia among others.

Tourists partake of this cultural feast and to also sample the food of the region which is a delicious mix of several cuisines like Amritsari, Rajasthani and authentic Punjab. This is an opprotunity to experience Kapurthala's fabled hospitality and warmth for visitors from far and wide.

Kapurthala's glorious past come alive with the unrivalled performances of the artisities and people are reminded of the tim when this city enchanted all visitors with its myriad charms and treasures. The festival is growing in magnitude with each passing year, as more and more people discover the unique combination of a cultural festival in a perfect backdrop-a backdrop which never ceases to char and delight by its genteel elegance.

Ustad Ghulam Hasan Shaggan of Pakistan, son of the Legendary Bhai Lal of Kapurthala Gharana