Ambala INTACH organises national painting competition

Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Ambala chapter, conducted a national painting competition on Friday at Arya Girls College.

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Padma Shri awardee Brig (retd) DK Khullar was the chief guest and Dr Deshbandhu and Brig (retd) MS Tomar were the guests of honour on the occasion.

As many as 123 children from 22 schools participated in the painting competition.

Colonel (retd) RD Singh, convener, INTACH, Ambala, said the children took keen interest in painting on the theme “Celebrating India”. They were required to make a poster and give a 200-word write-up. One could see them making paintings of Teej, Karva Chauth, ghoomar dance, and incorporating various facets of traditions, customs and rituals. They were free to write in the language of their choice.

RD Singh also briefed the audience on various activities conducted by the Ambala chapter. The chief guest complimented all the participants and their teachers. He also congratulated the Ambala chapter for winning the Best Chapter Award consecutively for the last six years. After the painting competition, Madhu Singh, member, INTACH, organised a quiz on famous food joints and lesser-known heritage sites of the region.