RKCS memorial painting competition held
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 06 2024: In connection with the 100th birth anniversary of RK Chandrajit Sana, fondly referred to as RKCS, the 13th RKCS Memorial Children's Painting Competition was held at the RKCS Art Gallery, Keishamthong, on Sunday.

The competition held in two categories - A (class III to VI) and B (class VII to X) was organised by RKCS Museum of Art and Crafts on the theme "Manipur Da Karamna Peace Purakkani" (How peace could be brought in Manipur) had about 350 participants.

Due to large number of entries) Category A was held at Ram Lal Paul Higher Secondary School, with those in the second category showcasing their talent at the RKCS Art Gallery.

Prizes to the position winner will be distributed on October 13, the birth anniversary RKCS, at JN Manipur Dance Academy.

Speaking at the event, RK Budhimanta, who is the RKCS Museum of Art and Crafts secretary and son of late RKCS, opined that outbreak of crisis tend to enhance creativity of artists, as he himself was engrossed in paintings during the COVID pandemic.

He also noted that children in the past possessed artistic talent but often lacked the opportunity to pursue their passion as the society did not value the artists.

In those times, many artists, including his father, Chandrajit Sana, hesitated to identify themselves as painters and instead adopted the name RKCS, which is now widely recognised.

On the brighter side, he said, parents in contemporary society appreciate and encourage artistic aspirations of their children.

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