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ART AND CULTURE - October 2022

Oct 2022

Nov 05, 2022

41st Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair Fall Inaugurated at the Expo Centre

Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has opened, the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which is taking place till November 13 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, was also present at the inauguration of the event, which is organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme 'Spread the Word.'
This year's SIBF edition features 2,213 publishers from 95 countries, including 1,298 Arab and 915 foreign publishing houses. Around 150 prominent Arab and foreign writers, thinkers, innovators, and artists from 15 countries will participate in the fair's activities, across 1,500 events and various dialogue sessions, including 200 cultural events.

Nov 04, 2022

National Tribal Dance Festival Begins in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh celebrates its 23rd State Foundation Day on 1st November 2022 and as a part of the celebrations, Raipur hosted the 3rd National Tribal Dance Festival. On behalf of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Cheif Ministers and officials of other states were invited for the National Tribal Dance Festival.
In the National Tribal Dance Festival, tribal dance groups from all states and union territories of India took part.
The highlights of the National Tribal Dance Festival were the other countries including Mongolia, Tongo, Russia, Indonesia, Maldives, and Mozambique participating in the event.
About 1500 tribal artists took part in the event of which 1400 were from India and 100 from other countries.
The festival had several competitions in two categories and prizes worth Rs. 20 lakh given to the winners.
The award included cash prizes of Rs. 5 lakh, Rs. 3 lakh, and Rs. 2 lakh to the first, second, and third winners, respectively.

Nov 01, 2022

The World of RADWIMPS and Makoto Shinkai

In its continuous bid to commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and India, the Japan Foundation (JF), New Delhi will present "Japan Music & Film Festival -The World of RADWIMPS and Makoto Shinkai" in four Indian cities -Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru from November 4 to December 11, 2022. World premiere concert footage of "FOREVER IN THE DAZE TOUR 2021-2022" by the popular Japanese rock band RADWIMPS as well as 6 feature films directed by Makoto Shinkai will be screened to showcase the appeal of Japanese music and anime.

Oct 31, 2022

Ministry for Rural Development Inaugurates The Saras Food Festival-2022

Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste has inaugurated 'SARAS FOOD FESTIVAL, 2022'.
He also launched the e-commerce portal www.esaras.in for better and more effective marketing of Saras products prepared by women of self-help groups.
It will be conducted from 28^th October to 10^th November, 2022 at Handicraft Bhawan, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, CP, New Delhi.
It is a unique example of women's empowerment.

Oct 29, 2022

Prime Ministers' Museum Readies Gallery on Modi, to Open for Public in January

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (the Prime Ministers' Museum) is readying a gallery on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A ministry statement said that the gallery is scheduled to open for public viewing in January 2023.
Inaugurated by PM Modi in April 2022, the museum at Delhi's Teen Murti Murg displays the life and contribution of the country's 14 Prime Ministers — from Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh.

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