The State government will set up Kala Bhavan, a cultural centre, at Satyanarayanapuram in the city. The land required has been identified and the project will cost ₹10 crore. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved the proposals submitted by the Department of Culture in this regard. Mr. Naidu approved another proposal, Ananda Lahiri.
‘Ananda Lahiri’, a weekly event, will be organised in all 110 municipalities and Corporations in the State. It will be a platform for professionals and amateurs to showcase their talent.
Mr. Naidu on Tuesday said such events would provide a platform to artists. Also, those events would open dialogue to address social evils such as dowry, child marriage, gender inequality, drugs, alcohol and caste, as these are the themes assigned for professional artist performances, he said, adding, include more activities such as sports, artisans and handicraft stalls, classical arts and theatre.
Food Festival
The department has drawn up plans to conduct a food festival and promote 30 dishes. The event will be launched at the Secretariat, inviting the Council of Ministers, Secretaries, Advisers and senior staff. A booklet, which has been prepared after thorough research of food varieties in the State, would also be released. The food festival would be organised in next month, the officials said.
Responding to it, Mr. Naidu suggested preparing a yearly calendar, marking the important tourism festivals, religious events, conventions and other tourism-related events.
