Calls for preservation of folk traditions, cultural heritage
The Diplomat Desk
Jammu, (TDD) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Regional Centre in Jammu, marking a significant step in promoting and preserving the region’s rich art and cultural heritage.
Addressing the gathering, the LG highlighted the enduring relevance of Jammu’s folk traditions, which he described as the foundation of societal values and ideals. “The IGNCA’s regional centre will create a framework for nurturing cultural virtues and enhancing quality of life while fostering traditional wisdom and knowledge,” said LG Sinha.
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and IGNCA President Ram Bahadur Rai for establishing the regional centre in Jammu, which he believes will strengthen efforts to enrich local folk traditions and promote artistic heritage.
Underscoring India’s civilisational ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world as one family), LG Sinha called on intelligentsia and stakeholders to work with IGNCA to preserve Vedic oral traditions and promote the works of iconic thinkers and writers like Yogini Lalleshwari, Nund Rishi, and Padma Sachdev.
The LG also commended IGNCA and the J&K SCERT for initiatives like Toycathon, which encourage grassroots innovation by engaging youth in designing toys based on local culture and the lives of regional heroes.
During the event, LG Sinha released several IGNCA publications and felicitated students who excelled in the Toycathon 2024 competitions. The inauguration was attended by senior officials, academicians, artists, and students, all united in their commitment to preserving Jammu’s artistic and cultural legacy.(TDD)
