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Odisha's Koraput administration organizes competition to revive 'Jhoti' ar
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Koraput (Odisha) [India], October 8 (ANI): In a move to revive 'Jhoti', a folk art, and to encourage women, Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi, in collaboration with the Koraput district administration, organized competition at a village here on Thursday.
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Maharashtra CM announces financial assistance for artists affected by COVI
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 5 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Cultural Affairs Minister Amit Deshmukh on Thursday approved a relief package for artists, folk artists, drivers of folk art troupes, its owners and producers who are affected by the COVID-19 pandem
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Gehlot launches digital COVID relief concert series to support folk artist
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 23 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday inaugurated 'Padharo Mhare Des' digital COVID relief concert series to support the folk artists of the state.
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After COVID-19 unlock, traditional theatre organised in J-K's Srinagar to
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), [India], November 5 (ANI): After COVID-19 relaxation, theatre shows of 'Aarmin Pather' have been organised in Srinagar to promote traditional culture.
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Folk singer Vangapandu Prasada Rao passes away at 77
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 4 (ANI): Popular folk singer and lyricist Vangapandu Prasada Rao passed away after he had a cardiac arrest in the wee hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 77, the family members of the artist informed.
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Face masks adorned with Madhubani and Manjusha paintings on sale in Patna
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 19 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 outbreak as the demand for face masks increases, folk artists in Patna are making reusable face masks adorned with Madhubani and Manjusha paintings.
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COVID-19: Akhilesh Yadav appeals to folk artists for spreading awareness a
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 22 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday appealed to folk artists to create awareness about the measures needed to stay protected from COVID-19 in different dialects spoken in the state.
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Shigmo festival parade held in Panaji
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): Shigmo festival parade showcasing folk art was held on Saturday evening amid concerns over coronavirus here.
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J-K: Seminar held in Srinagar to promote Kashmiri plays among youth
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Dec 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir administration had organised a two-day national seminar from December 30 to December 31 to promote 'Kashmiri plays' among the young generation.
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Chhattisgarh: 1,400 folk artists to mesmerise audience with cultural perfo
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Nearly 1,400 artists belonging to 151 art troupes from 23 states and guest artists from six countries will mesmerise the audience with tribal folk cultural performances during the three-day National Tribal Dance Festival that will be held in Chhat
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Bihar village Jitwarpur seeks govt's help to revive its folk art Madhubani
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Madhubani (Bihar) India, May 3 (ANI): Jitwarpur village in Bihar, famed for its unique vibrant Madhubani art and home to three Padma Shri recipients, is seeking government's attention to revive and promote its folk art.
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Being an Adivasi woman, I never thought will get Padma Vibhushan: Folk art
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India] Jan 27 (ANI): Being an Adivasi woman, I never thought that I would be considered for the Padma Vibhushan award, India’s second highest civilian honour, said noted folk artist Teejan Bai on Sunday.
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