Culture a bridge that unites society : Telangana Governor
Hyderabad, Oct 29 (TNT) : Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday said culture transcended regional and social boundaries and served as a bridge uniting society, reflecting its traditions, values and way of life.
Inaugurating the 68th Annual Art Festival of the South Indian Cultural Association (SICA) at Ravindra Bharathi here, he said India’s diverse artistic and musical traditions exemplified the country’s rich cultural heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity.
The Governor said Carnatic and Hindustani music represented the richness of India’s musical heritage.
He stressed the need to preserve traditional art forms while encouraging young and emerging artists to help music evolve continuously.
Shukla appreciated SICA, established in 1969, for its longstanding contribution to promoting music among enthusiasts in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
He also commended the association for providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent.
He wished the association continued success in its future endeavours.
SICA president Dr Chakravarthy, executive committee members, musicians and music enthusiasts attended the event.
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