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ART AND CULTURE - May 2022

May 2022

Apr 30, 2023

Three-day Heritage Festival at Saligao

The tourism department of the Goa government held the 'Heritage Festival 2023' from April 28 to 30 at Saligao village in North Goa. The festival aimed to promote cultural tourism in the state by showcasing its traditions, culture, and arts. The festival featured various performances, such as dances, heritage walks, culinary delights, musical shows, and more.
The festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the presence of Union Minister Shripad Naik, State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, and Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ganesh Gaonkar.

Apr 21, 2023

Thawe Festival Organised in Bihar

The Department of Tourism and the Department of Art and Culture jointly organised the Thawe Festival in Gopalganj, Bihar. The festival aimed to promote tourism in Gopalganj and attract visitors to the Thawe Durga Temple.
The Thawe Festival is an annual event that takes place in Gopalganj, Bihar. The festival's objective is to promote tourism in the region and encourage visitors to explore the Thawe Durga Temple, which is a prominent attraction in the area.
The festival has been organised since 2012, and it includes various cultural and entertainment activities. The festival venue is located at the Home Guard Ground, close to the Thawe Durga Temple. The festival features prominent personalities from the entertainment industry and political figures, who participate in the event and contribute to its success.

Apr 19, 2023

Manipur Chief Minister Inaugurates Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival at Kangpokpi

The 5th edition of HUN- a Thadou Cultural Festival 2023 kicked off at Thomas Ground in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.
HUN festival is an annual cultural festival and a civilising act of the Thadous community of Manipur and it is celebrated at the arrival of the New Year, according to the community.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren attended the opening ceremony of the two days festival and declared the opening of the festival. Other state ministers, MLA, top civil and police officers also attended the opening ceremony.

Apr 16, 2023

National Museum of Natural History and State Museum, Lucknow Sign MoU

National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), New Delhi and State Museum, Lucknow signed an MoU to work together in the direction of environment conservation and environment education among the masses. Under the MoU, multi-dimensional efforts will be made in organizing programmes for school and college students to create awareness about nature.
The MoU was signed by Director, National Museum of Natural History, Naaz Rizvi and Director, State Museum, Lucknow, Dr. Anand Kumar Singh, in the presence of Principal Secretary, Culture & Tourism, Mukesh Mishra at Paryatan Bhawan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) was established as one of the national level institutions during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of India's Independence, to portray and promote awareness on the Natural Heritage of the country.
State Museum, Lucknow works in collaboration with other Museums of the country with the aim of spreading awareness about the rich heritage of the country and the world to different regions of the country.

Apr 15, 2023

Assam's Traditional Bihu Dance Enters Guinness Book of World Records

India's North-eastern state Assam created history and marked its name in the Guinness Book of World Records by performing the traditional Bihu dance at a single venue.
More than 11,000 performers, including drummers and dancers, participated at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati in the State Government's bid to register its world record in the Guinness Book.
Practice sessions were held across the state to bring in the best performers for the mega event with the aim being to put Assam's cultural heritage on the world map.

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