A blend of art forms

HYDERABAD: If music has no religion, then the National Cultural Festival at Shilparamam proved that even art does not have any religion. The festival witnessed a blend of art forms from across India, making it a delightful multi-cultural, multi-religious and a multi-lingual venue.Participants who are scholarship holders from the Centre for Cultural and Research Training, displayed their talent and were also given the opportunity to learn from eminent gurus in their respective fields, over a week-long time. All the participants had a few common workshops like Dr Pattabhiram, an physiologist who delivered a lecture on enhancing memory skills apart from helping the children improvise on their attitude, behavior, creativity and also on discipline.Bharatnatyam students interacted with Geethan Ganesan, senior consultant, department of tourism, government of AP, on Bharatnatyam and its evolution to the contemporary scene and also over its combination with other dance forms. On the fifth day of the festival, about 26 children gave their solo performances, referred by scholar artists from different states.GVN Raju, a renowned miming artist gave lectures on communications skills, management skills and human behaviour. For Kathak dancers, guru Sanjay Joshi was present and he interacted with children and explained them a few techniques of the dance. 16 children gave their solo performances on the sixth day which was a visual delight to the visitors and parents.The National Cultural festival at Shilparamam came to an end after a week of workshops, activities, performances and interactions in various art forms. The valedictory function was held at the Sampradaya Vedika at Shilparamam on Sunday.