Kalakshetra launches official website
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2015:
Kalakshetra, Manipur launched its official website www.kalashetramanipur.org today during a launch event held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
Art and Culture Secretary K Radhakumar and JNMDA Director L Upendro graced the launch event as chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion Radhakumar said the new website will enable access to the State's rich theatre heritage.
The State holds a respectable place in the field of dance, sports and theatre.
On the rpoposal to set up a cultural university in the State, the Art and Culture Secretary said the varsity would be a place for those interested in studying the art and culture of Manipur.
Pitching for formal education of artistes, Radhakumar said the talent of most artistes in the State are wasted owing to the lack of a proper formal education system for the same.