dedicated to Intangible Cultural Heritage
India is rich in cultural heritage and is host to numerous practices that have survived for centuries. A large number of agencies are actively engaged in keeping arts and other practices vibrant. However, at all levels the threat to these practices can be felt. Further, there is a large number of those activities which have [...]
The group of Non Government Organizations invited to 4COM for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage thanked the hosts and all concerned for such a step. They expressed hope to work with State Parties in carrying out the mammoth task of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
Abu Dhabi, September 28th, 2009 On the second day of the five day conference, the discussions regarding approval of draft prepared for inclusion of NGO-s in the UN meetings was taken up. State party India requested a change to remove ambiguity about the actual role and stressed that clear funding should be mentioned for organizing [...]
During its third session held in November 2008, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage accepted the offer from the United Arab Emirates to host its fourth session (Decision 3.COM 13). This fourth session will take place in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, from 28 September to 2 [...]
While many of the students sat listening to Chandrakant ji’s recital, anecdotes and tips about listening and learning classical music, there was one who sat wondering whether she would have the courage when time came. She started off with a simple question and soon it was in the open that Vidhi Chag is herself a [...]
AATMA and Films4debate organized a show of Hollow Cylinder, a short documentary film for media students. In the post-screening discussion, students examined the film throughly pointing out strengths and weaknesses.
AATMA, in collaboration with Films4debate, shall hold an appreciation event at EMRC DAVV, Indore, at 1:45 p.m. on 22nd August, 2009. After screening of Hollow Cylinder, a film by Nandan Saxena and Kavita Bahl, discussion on following lines would be encouraged: Clarity of Message Message Integrity Communicative Intensity Appeal – Visual, Aural, Emotional, Intellectual
I often wondered about the process involved in aesthetic experience. There are things that appeal to us naturally. If people we value appreciate the same thing we feel that our taste is commendable. Often such a taste goes against the preference of the masses. It was as student of literature that I developed an insight [...]
Names are like human beings, often helpful but at times deceptive. Ancient most Indian treatise records two kinds of non-percussive instruments
Materialization and later, commercialization of music wiped out several traditions of musical practice. It was decided by the supreme body that culture has an intangible side which needs concrete aid and support in order to maintain the essence of human nature
