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ART AND CULTURE - October 2022

Oct 2022

Jan 18, 2023

SPIC MACAY, Culture Ministry Collaborate for 'Music in the Park' Series under 'Shruti Amrut'

The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) organised its very popular 'Music in the Park' series this year under the name 'Shruti Amrut' in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the New Delhi Municipal Council.
The beauty of Indian Classical Music was showcased by eminent artists from across the country.
SPIC MACAY is a voluntary youth movement that promotes the tangible & intangible aspects of Indian & world heritage by organising programs and workshops on Indian classical, folk music and dance, yoga, meditation, crafts, and other aspects of Indian culture. It is a movement started in 1977 and has chapters in over 850 towns across the world.

Jan 17, 2023

First Edition of Chennai International Book Fair Begins in Chennai

Focussed on facilitating the exchange of knowledge between publishers in Tamil Nadu and those from across the world, the first edition of the Chennai International Book Fair kicked off at the YMCA Grounds in Nandanam.
The three-day international fair was organised by the Directorate of Public Libraries, Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation and Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India.
As a part of the fair, the Tamil Nadu government is also providing a global translation grant for promoting Tamil Literature to publishers who express interest in translating Tamil works into their language.

Jan 15, 2023

ASI Unearths Two 1200-year-old Miniature Stupas at Nalanda

The Patna circle of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unearthed two miniature votive stupas dating back 1200 years during landscaping work near the Sarai Tila mound within the grounds of "Nalanda Mahavihara," a world heritage site in the state's Nalanda district. The stupas, carved from stone, depict Buddha figures.
The Nalanda Mahavihara site comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal.

Jan 13, 2023

Petta Thullal Organised with Ritualistic Fervour in Kottayam

Petta Thullal, the ritualistic sacred dance by Ambalappuzha group to celebrate victory of Lord Ayyappa over demon princess Mahishi was held at Erumeli town in Kottayam district, Kerala.
The event marked the last leg of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
The devotees started the ceremonial dance after sighting the sacred eagle (Krishna Parunthu) in the sky from Kochambalam.

Jan 09, 2023

International Kite Festival 2023 Begins in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

After a hiatus of two years, International Kite Festival 2023 began in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The Kite Festival was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Kite fliers from 65 countries will take part in the Kite Festival, which will be held in four Gujarat cities.
International Kite Festival with the theme of G20 will be held from the January 8 to 14.
Since 1989, the city of Ahmedabad has hosted the International Kite Festival as part of the official celebration of uttarayan, bringing master kite makers and flyers from all over the world to demonstrate their unique creations and wow the crowds with highly unusual kites. In past years, master kite makers from Malaysia have brought their wau-balang kites, llayang-llayanghave come from Indonesia, kite innovators from the USA have arrived with giant banner kites, and Japanese rokkaku fighting kites have shared the skies with Italian sculptural kites, Chinese flying dragons, and the latest high-tech modern wonders.

Purple, First Inclusion Festival of India Concludes in Goa

The Purple Fest, Celebrating Diversity, the state's first-ever inclusive festival for people with disabilities (PwDs), took place in Goa. Panjim hosted the festival from January 6–8, 2023, with all the fanfare.
The three-day festival's purpose was to demonstrate to everyone how to promote diversity in our society and how to help one another.
The Goa State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Goa Directorate of Social Welfare and Entertainment Society, held the Purple Fest.
The festival received thousands of entries, and delegates from throughout the nation anticipated attended and took part in this magnificent celebration.
For Goan delegates and students with impairments, the programme was free, the rest has to pay a registration fee.
The Purple Fest featured a variety of entertaining live performances, including stand-up comedy, dance, and music events, among many other engaging activities.

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