Car Nicobar, Jan 19: The much awaited Carnic Cultural Festival began at Bishop John Richardson Stadium yesterday. The Chief Guest, Director Art and Culture Mr. Lucas Robert inaugurated the festival. Addressing the gathering Mr. Lucas called upon the youth to preserve their rich cultural heritage and they should take interest in learning the traditional art forms. He said that the Cultural festival is not only an occasion when the people of the Islands get to see the glimpse of the different shades of the art and cultural of our country but it also creates opportunity for the local youth and artists, to show their talents. The festival strengthens the bond of solidarity, the Director said. Mr. Lucas Robert informed that apart from the main land artists, the cultural contingents from the remote Chowra, Teressa, and Katchal along with Car Nicobar will also participate in the mega cultural event.
Welcoming the Guests, the Principal of the Govt Senior Secondary School Malacca, Smti Sangeeta Chand said that in order to create interest among the youth for their Cultural art forms, various competitions will be conducted in this 5 days long carnival.
The crowd enjoyed the beautiful folk dances presented by the visiting artists of Laddakh. The leader of the Laddakh team presented memento to the Chief guest. He said that the members are deeply touched by the warm hospitality. Local artists too entertained the audience with their impressive presentation of the folk dances and songs.
Earlier the Chief Guest inaugurated the stalls set up by the different departments and associations, at the play ground. This time the Departments of Industries, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Fisheries,
CARI, BJR Hospital, Social welfare, Civil Supplies, District Employment Exchange, AN Police and Tribal Council have set up their stalls. The Employment Exchange stall is extending the opportunity to the unemployed youth to make registration on line. The food stalls are also attracting the visitors with their delicious food stuffs.
