Hasina calls for flourishing local arts, culture
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina called upon all concerned to be more attentive to flourishing local arts and culture.
She also urged to take initiatives to develop an 'art-language' of local heritage and culture.
Hasina was inaugurating the 14th Asian Art Biennial Bangladesh-2010 at the city's Osmani Memorial Auditorium Friday, reports UNB.
Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad presided over the function while, State Minister for Cultural Affairs Promod Mankin, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General Kamal Lohani and renowned artist Rafiq-Un-Nabi were also present.
The PM said that amid fierce competition of globalisation, "Our traditions of culture, human values and rich inheritances are facing a tough challenge."
She said that the culture of the country should be further enriched to face the challenges of the present time and also in the future.
Hasina expressed high hope that the cultural activists and the artists of the country would be able to face the tough challenge with their talent and creativity.
She said that none would be able to create anything of lasting impact without relation to his or her homeland. "But that doesn't mean shutting down the window. We've to open our windows to see the world. By this, others will also learn from our great creations."
She also urged to take initiatives to develop an 'art-language' of local heritage and culture.
Hasina was inaugurating the 14th Asian Art Biennial Bangladesh-2010 at the city's Osmani Memorial Auditorium Friday, reports UNB.
Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad presided over the function while, State Minister for Cultural Affairs Promod Mankin, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director General Kamal Lohani and renowned artist Rafiq-Un-Nabi were also present.
The PM said that amid fierce competition of globalisation, "Our traditions of culture, human values and rich inheritances are facing a tough challenge."
She said that the culture of the country should be further enriched to face the challenges of the present time and also in the future.
Hasina expressed high hope that the cultural activists and the artists of the country would be able to face the tough challenge with their talent and creativity.
She said that none would be able to create anything of lasting impact without relation to his or her homeland. "But that doesn't mean shutting down the window. We've to open our windows to see the world. By this, others will also learn from our great creations."