Mysore :

To impart knowledge on traditional arts like theatre among youths, a group of like-minded people has set up Pouranika Rangachavadi. It will be inaugurated at Sri Rajendra Bhavan in JSS Hospital premises at 6 pm on Saturday.

Association president A S Nagaraj has said that electronic media has sidelined traditional arts. “The association provides youths a platform for youths to showcase their talent in theatre and encourages traditional arts,” said Nagaraj.

To educate people on traditional arts, the association collects and exhibits data, documents and other information pertaining to theatre and traditional arts. “We will also conduct programmes across the state to encourage rural talents,” Nagaraj said.

Speaking on their activities, Nagaraj said that they will conduct training programmes for students in rural places. “Government has been providing benefits for rural artistes, but not many of them are aware about the benefits. We will work for the welfare of theatre artistes,” he claimed.

Renowned music director Hamsalekha will inaugurate the association on Saturday, while Karnataka Yakshagana Academy president Belagallu Veeranna will preside over the inaugural function.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Mysore / TNN / April 12th, 2014