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ART AND CULTURE - October 2020

Oct 2020

Dec 10, 2023

Govt. Unveils 'Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar' Project to Document Village Heritage

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, responsible for culture, tourism, and the development of the North Eastern Region, announced a groundbreaking project. The initiative, titled 'Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar' (MGMD), is set to spotlight the cultural richness embedded in villages across the nation.
He highlighted that the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to safeguarding and celebrating the diverse cultural identity each village contributes to the nation.
The primary objective of MGMD is to make the wealth of information about Indian villages accessible to both virtual and real-time visitors.
This aligns with the broader goals of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping, reflecting the government's commitment to document and map the cultural diversity inherent in villages across the country.

Dec 09, 2023

PM Modi Inaugurates First Indian Art, Architecture and Design Biennale at Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 being held at Red Fort. During the programme, the Prime Minister inaugurated the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design' at Red Fort and the student Biennale- Samunnati. He also launched a Commemorative Stamp. The Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) serves as an introduction to the Cultural Space in Delhi.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister welcomed everyone to the World Heritage Site of the Red Fort and highlighted the historical significance of its courtyards which remain unwavering and indelible even though multiple generations have passed before and after India's independence.
The IAADB is being organised from December 9 to 15, 2023.

Dec 08, 2023

Wax Statue of Baba Ambedkar Installed in Jaipur Wax Museum

In a significant tribute to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, B. R. Ambedkar, a wax statue was unveiled at the Jaipur Wax Museum, Nahargarh Fort. The wax statue was inaugurated on December 6, coinciding with Mahaparinirvan Day, commemorating the passing of Baba Saheb Ambedkar.
With the inclusion of the wax statue of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, the Jaipur Wax Museum now boasts a collection 43 wax figures of prominent personalities. Notably, it holds the distinction of being the wax museum in the world situated within a "heritage site" – the historic Nahargarh Fort.

Dec 07, 2023

Garba of Gujarat included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List

UNESCO approved the inclusion of Gujarat's traditional Garba dance in its 'Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity', Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced.
India had nominated Garba, performed across Gujarat and in many other parts of the country during the Navratri festival, for inclusion in the list.
The inclusion was made under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage which began in Kasane, Botswana.
Garba of Gujarat is the 15th ICH element from India to join this list.

Dec 03, 2023

Iconic Garisenda Tower in Italy May 'Collapse' Due to Excessive Leaning

The Garisenda Tower in Italy's Bologna, also known as the 'leaning tower', has been steady for nearly 1,000 years. But the tallest tower in the town is now at risk of collapsing due to excessive leaning.
The 150-foot tall tower has been leaning at an angle of 4 degrees since the 14th century when officials tried to remove the top of the building with the aim of stabilising it. The iconic Tower of Pisa leans at 5 degrees.
But now the tower is leaning excessively and has forced city officials to bring into action a civil protection plan.
A protective cordon will be erected to contain debris resulting from a possible collapse, to reduce the vulnerability of surrounding buildings and the exposure to the population, as well as blocking access to the off-limits areas.

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