Shillong, Aug 22 : The Sangeet Natak Akademi has opened its first regional centre here, aiming at integrating the diverse culture of the ethnic communities of the Northeast.
“The region is a special area of concern for the Akademi. The diverse art forms of the region should be integrated in a meaningful way,” said Akademi chairman Ram Nivas Mirdha during the inauguration of the centre here last night.
He said the Shillong centre would sponsor programmes, inspect the activities of cultural institutions, implement central schemes and conduct surveys. The centre will also document the vanishing art forms of the region and prepare an archive of indigenous cultures and heritage.
The Arunachal Pradesh representative of the Akademi, Y.D. Thongshi, said, “The Northeast has a rich culture inherited from its forefathersbut it is yet to be exposed to the world. The centre should provide a platform to promote the region’s art and culture.”
Eminent singer Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and other noted personalities were present at the inauguration.
“The region is a special area of concern for the Akademi. The diverse art forms of the region should be integrated in a meaningful way,” said Akademi chairman Ram Nivas Mirdha during the inauguration of the centre here last night.
He said the Shillong centre would sponsor programmes, inspect the activities of cultural institutions, implement central schemes and conduct surveys. The centre will also document the vanishing art forms of the region and prepare an archive of indigenous cultures and heritage.
The Arunachal Pradesh representative of the Akademi, Y.D. Thongshi, said, “The Northeast has a rich culture inherited from its forefathersbut it is yet to be exposed to the world. The centre should provide a platform to promote the region’s art and culture.”
Eminent singer Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and other noted personalities were present at the inauguration.
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