SHILLONG: With the intention of preserving and promoting the various performing arts of India, the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, organized a three-day festival in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya. In conjunction with the celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the eighth edition of ‘Amrit Yuva Kalotsav’, a festival of music, dance, and drama that started today and will continue till May 21 at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong.
Speaking on the occasion, Phagu Chauhan lauded the initiatives of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Department of Arts and Culture in promoting and publicizing the proud culture of the country. Appreciating the fact that during the three days of Amrit Yuva Kalotsav, artists from different states of the country will give expression to their cultural heritage through different art forms, he said that the festival will rejuvenate the rainbow hues of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Pointing out that our country is passing through a very important phase in its history and that its presence in the global scenario is continuously getting stronger, the governor said that the festival is a befitting platform to celebrate the achievements of our nation. He also added that besides economic, political, and strategic development, cultural prosperity is also necessary for the progress of any nation.
Envisioned by Dr. Sandhya Purecha, Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi, ‘Amrit Yuva Kalotsav’ is a concerted effort of the Akademi with cultural institutions from different parts of the country to strengthen the cultural unity of the nation and draw the youth closer to their roots. During the three-day festival, besides cultural performances by artists from different states of the country, a workshop on art critique will also be held, in which experts will participate and share their knowledge and vast experience, stated a press release.
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