Blitz Bureau
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the first edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, on September 28. Speaking on the occasion, she said, it is our collective responsibility to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Stating that the cultural diversity of the North-Eastern states, like folk dances, music, art, and traditional attire are the heritage of the country, the President said the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav is an effort to make citizens more familiar with the traditions and communities of the region.
She said the Mahotsav is also an opportunity to promote cultural exchange and expressed the hope that this will act as a bridge between the North-East and Southern parts of the nation. The President expressed confidence that this celebration will help in empowering the artisans, artists, and communities of the North-East by bringing forward their traditions and talents.
The eight-day festival is being organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of the North-East Region (DONER) and the Ministry of Culture. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, and Governors of NorthEastern states, as well as the Minister of State for DONER, were present at the inaugural event.
