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35th State Annual Art Exhibitions begins at Palace Compound
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 09 2014 :
The 35th edition of the State Annual Art Exhibition, hosted by Manipur State Kala Akademi, kicked off on Friday at the Art Gallery of Art & Culture Department in Palace Compound here.
The opening ceremony of the five-day long exhibition was attended by Dr RK Nimai, Commissioner of Art & Culture as chief guest, Th Tombi, National Lalit Kala Akademi Awardee as president and Dr K Sobita, Director, Art & Culture as guest of honour.
Making a short speech on the occasion, Dr Nimai called on all young and old artists to use new techniques and modernized way of exposition of their creative skills.
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Th Tombi, who also spoke on the occasion, emphasized on the need for giving more impetus to wider artistic exposition on various culture and traditions of different communities in Manipur.
He maintained that elucidation on the diverse cultural heritage of different ethnic communities will bring peace and harmony in the State.
Art & Culture Director Sobita said that a total of 32 artists from various parts of the State are taking part in the exhibition.
She announced that as part of the event a special programme entitled "Meet the Artists" will be held on the concluding day of the art fair with award winning artists Robin Wahengbam, Goutam Naorem, S Geet and Meinam Irikkhomba as hosts.
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