12-day summer workshop ends at Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir
Patna: Certificates and mementos were presented to all the participants at the closing ceremony of the 12-day summer workshop. The workshop started on May 28, and was jointly organised by the dept of art, culture and youth and Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir.
Over the past 12 days, approximately 130 participants received training in various disciplines, including vocal music, instrumental, dance. Trainees aged between 8 and 16 years were mentored by the skilled teachers of Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir in classical music, light music, folk songs, flute, sitar, keyboard, tabla, and guitar, as well as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and folk dance.
At the closing ceremony, participants of the workshop presented various dance, instrumental, and vocal styles on stage, receiving applause and appreciation from the audience. Several children who participated in the workshop also shared their pleasant experiences from the stage.
Rachna Patil, directorate of museum and archaeology, dept of art, culture and youth, and Ruby, director of cultural affairs were present at the event as the chief guest and special guest, respectively.
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