Any amount of scientific or technological development should not stand in the way of conservation of rich culture and heritage of our country, said K. Chandru, former Judge of the Madras High Court.
Delivering a special address at the fifth anniversary of the Tiruchi Kendra of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan here on Saturday, he went down his memory lane during his school days when his parents guided him towards character-building practices.
He was exposed to various religious culture and heritage by his parents. Apart from building his character, he could learn humanitarian ethics. The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan played a great role in conservation of rich culture of our country and he appreciated the role being played by the Tiruchi Kendra in identifying and encouraging young musicians.
T.V. Murali, honorary Secretary of the Kendra, in his report for 2015-16, said the Kendra had organised 35 events during this period. Under the Bhavan – Infosoys Foundation, as many as 148 young and budding artistes had presented their performance last year.
S. Chandrakumar, chairman of the Tiruchi Kendra, said that the Kendra had planned to start a school and an auditorium.
Plan for starting courses in business management and journalism were under active consideration. K.G. Muralidhran, committee member, spoke.
Priya Sisters – Shanmuka Priya and Hari Priya, presented a vocal concert. They were accompanied by V.V. Srinvasa Rao on the violin, Patri Satishkumar on the mridangam and B. S. Purushothaman on the ‘kanjira.’
