Jaipur History Festival (JHF)

Dates: 1st week of December every year
Venue: City Palace, Jaipur

Welcome to the Jaipur History Festival (JHF), India’s largest and most celebrated history festival, hosted annually at the iconic City Palace in Jaipur. Organised by the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust, JHF has been revolutionising the way history is experienced and taught since its inception in 2017.

This four-day immersive event is dedicated to fostering innovation, creativity, and inclusivity through experiential learning, making history and culture come alive in a way that is engaging and educational for all.

1. A Legacy of Cultural Immersion*

Introduce fundamental financial concepts like *budgeting, saving, investment, and interest* through relatable folk tales, making them easy to grasp and apply in daily life.

With an emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation of India's rich cultural tapestry, this year’s edition will continue the festival’s mission to make learning meaningful and interactive.

2. A Platform for Education & Cultural Preservation

By bringing together thought leaders, educators, students, and enthusiasts from across the globe, JHF serves as a hub for knowledge exchange and cultural preservation. It exemplifies how education can merge the old with the new, creating a holistic learning experience that equips students with essential life skills for the modern world.

The Jaipur History Festival is more than just an event; it’s an experience that blends tradition with innovation, offering a deeper connection to India's past while preparing for a more sustainable future.

JHF Themes (2022 - 2025)
2022
Phad se Padh
2023
Education through Monuments
2024
Financial Literacy through Folk Art
2025
Mental Health and Wellbeing

2023 - Education Through Monuments

Unlocking Knowledge Through Heritage

Education Through Monuments is an innovative educational initiative that integrates classroom learning with immersive experiences at historical monuments and architectural marvels.

Bridging Academics and Heritage: Students explore subjects like Mathematics, Science, Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy, and Languages by analyzing historical sites and understanding their real-world applications.

Hands-On Learning Highlights
  • Mathematics: Exploring geometry, angles, and measurements through monument patterns.
  • Science: Applying force and pressure principles from ancient engineering.
  • Economics & Business Studies: Studying trade and funding of monumental eras.
  • Languages: Storytelling through inscriptions and historic narratives.

Why It Matters: Inspired by the NEP 2020, this initiative fosters holistic, practical learning and encourages students to view the world through a multidisciplinary lens.

Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020

In line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, this program emphasizes key financial skills such as:

  1. Budgeting
  2. Saving
  3. Differentiating between needs and wants
  4. Prototyping:Creating a tangible representation of the solution. This can be done using any available material, including paper, cardboard, or even digital tools.
  5. Testing and feedback:: Testing the prototype and gathering feedback from users. It helps to refine the solution and identify any issues or areas that need improvement.

Empowering Young Minds

Targeting primary and secondary grade students, the project aims to introduce financial literacy at an early age, helping them:

  1. Navigate their financial futures responsibly
  2. Develop an awareness of potential frauds and scams
  3. Grow into financially savvy individuals

List of cities in which the Education through Monuments festival was conducted

Varanasi
Jaipur
Mumbai
Delhi
Gurgaon
Jammu

List of school participating in the Education through Monuments Initiative.

Objectives of Financial Literacy Through Folk Art

Empowering Students with Financial Wisdom Through Stories and Art

1. Understanding Financial Basics

Introduce budgeting, saving, investment, and interest through folk tales for easy real-life application.

2. Distinguishing Needs and Wants

Analyze folk tale scenarios to understand and differentiate needs vs wants for smart decision-making.

3. Appreciating the Value of Saving

Explore narratives emphasizing long-term savings, including concepts like compound interest.

4. Learning from Characters’ Decisions

Evaluate character outcomes in folk tales to teach responsible financial behavior.

5. Expressing Financial Concepts Through Art

Use folk art to express financial ideas creatively, encouraging interpretation and collaboration.

6. Building Critical Thinking Skills

Promote problem-solving using hypothetical financial dilemmas from folk tales.

7. Exploring Cultural Values

Show how culture in folk stories shapes financial behavior—impacting families and communities.

8. Promoting Ethical Financial Practices

Teach values of honesty, integrity, and responsibility through folk narratives.

9. Connecting Heritage with Modern Learning

Link traditional folk tales with modern financial wisdom to make learning relatable.

10. Instilling Core Values

Combine core values with practical skills for ethical and responsible money management.

Why Financial Literacy Through Folk Art?

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 identifies financial literacy as a vital skill for nurturing multifaceted learners. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, children face increasing exposure to financial risks. It is therefore essential to integrate financial education early in school curricula.

This program blends tradition and modern education by using folk tales to instill financial wisdom in students. Through this approach, students in primary and secondary levels can develop practical financial skills alongside ethical values.

  • Interactive Learning: Storytelling integrated with real-life financial lessons.
  • Cultural Connection: Honors folk art while teaching life skills.
  • Real-Life Impact: Builds foundational money-management habits early on.

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