Italian flutist Arcadio Baracchi performs in State
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 26 2016:
A flute Concert by Italian flutist Arcadio Baracchi was held today at Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound, Imphal.
The first of its kind flute concert was organized by the Indian.
Council for Cultural Relations Regional Office Shillong in collaboration with Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur.
The concert was graced by Governor Najma Heptulla.
Prominent and eminent flute artistes Pandit Chetan Joshi and Biswajit Pal also showcased their mesmerising pieces.
Eminent flutists of Manipur L Brajakumar and G Loken Sharma also performed at the concert.
Addressing at the concert.
Governor Najma Heptulla stressed the importance of developing and nurturing the rich cultural heritage passed on to us by our ancestors.
She added that a strong cultural relation is much more important than having a strong a diplomatic relation.
"Even though people are divided politically, we all should be united culturally," Najma said.