'Workshop on dying folk art 'Likhnu' organized'
Nearly 25 women from nearby villages participated in this day long workshop. They learnt the basics of this almost extinct art form of district Kangra.
DHARAMSHALA: 'Likhnu' the dying folk art of this part of Himachal Pradesh came alive at the residence of Sobha Singh an internationally renowned artist at Andretta village of Kangra district. People running art gallery here organized a workshop on 'Likhnu' here.
Nearly 25 women from nearby villages participated in this day long workshop. They learnt the basics of this almost extinct art form of district Kangra.
KG Butail, President, Sobha Singh Memorial Art Society (SSMAS), inaugurated the workshop and asked the participants to help in preserving this important folk art which has been an integral part of all religious and social ceremonies since centuries.
He appreciated the effort of language and culture department for taking the initiative to spread awareness about 'Likhnu' among new generation.
Dr Hirday Paul Singh, Secretary-General, SSMAS, told that the society had been organizing such training workshops in the past to revive the folk art forms of Himachal Pradesh.
An art festival will be held in November where all participants will be given prizes on the basis of quality of 'Likhnu'. He asked participants to practice this art form and avoid using readymade posters of this folk art.
Suresh Rana, District Language Officer said that more such workshops have been proposed to make people aware about rich cultural history of the district.
Kamaljit Kaur, master trainer, detailed about the history and importance of 'Likhnu' on important family functions like marriage ceremony, birthdays and religious and social functions like 'Holi', 'Lohri', Janamashthmi' 'Ahoi', 'Diwali' etc. and trained the participants who made many colorful 'Likhnu'.
A documentary was also screened. Besides artists, Bibi Gurcharan Kaur, daughter of saint-artist Sobha Singh was present on the occasion.
Nearly 25 women from nearby villages participated in this day long workshop. They learnt the basics of this almost extinct art form of district Kangra.
KG Butail, President, Sobha Singh Memorial Art Society (SSMAS), inaugurated the workshop and asked the participants to help in preserving this important folk art which has been an integral part of all religious and social ceremonies since centuries.
He appreciated the effort of language and culture department for taking the initiative to spread awareness about 'Likhnu' among new generation.
Dr Hirday Paul Singh, Secretary-General, SSMAS, told that the society had been organizing such training workshops in the past to revive the folk art forms of Himachal Pradesh.
An art festival will be held in November where all participants will be given prizes on the basis of quality of 'Likhnu'. He asked participants to practice this art form and avoid using readymade posters of this folk art.
Suresh Rana, District Language Officer said that more such workshops have been proposed to make people aware about rich cultural history of the district.
Kamaljit Kaur, master trainer, detailed about the history and importance of 'Likhnu' on important family functions like marriage ceremony, birthdays and religious and social functions like 'Holi', 'Lohri', Janamashthmi' 'Ahoi', 'Diwali' etc. and trained the participants who made many colorful 'Likhnu'.
A documentary was also screened. Besides artists, Bibi Gurcharan Kaur, daughter of saint-artist Sobha Singh was present on the occasion.
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