CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: India is a land full of diversity. Despite its many differences, folk arts bind us all together in one thread. To keep folk arts alive, their promotion, training, and education are essential. Folk arts are part of our country’s cultural heritage, and it is our responsibility to preserve them from extinction and pass them on to future generations. These words were expressed by the Chief Guest, Professor Devanand Hindolia, Vice-Chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University, at Sanskar Bharti.
A seminar on Folk Art Knowledge was organized at Sanskar Bharti. The keynote speaker, Neelima Srivastava, explained the types and significance of folk art and trained participants in Madhubani painting. Under expert guidance, participants painted a canvas depicting a woman worshipping Tulsi, which was highly appreciated by all the guests.
On this occasion, distinguished guest Shekhar Karhadkar, Deputy Director of Ustad Alauddin Khan Music and Arts Academy, was honored on stage with a shawl, coconut, and cow craft. The seminar began with a musical rendition of Sanskar Bharti’s theme song by artists under the direction of Karhadkar from the Department of Culture’s Music Academy.
The program was coordinated by Mahima Pandey and Neerja Vishal Saxena. After the training session, more than 40 participants were awarded certificates by the guests. The seminar also saw the presence of Bhopal Metropolitan President Aruna Sharma, Madhya Bharat Province Publicity Head Dr. Sandeep Srivastava, Himmat Goswami, along with several officials and volunteers.
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