Five-day folk art workshop ends at Kurukshetra varsity

A five-day folk art workshop, organised jointly by the Bharat Ratna Gulzari Lal Nanda Centre of Ethics and Philosophy, Museum and Library; the department of youth and cultural affairs at Kurukshetra University (KU); and the Swavalambi Bharat Abhiyan, concluded on Monday.

KU Vice-Chancellor Som Nath Sachdeva, as the chief guest at the event, appreciated the artworks created by students, exhorting them to refine their artistic skill and explore folk art as a potential career path.

He said: “Folk arts are the living heritage of our civilisation and culture. Our youth must recognise that creativity in folk arts is not just an expression, but a path to self-reliance and nation-building. Workshops like this bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern skill development.”

Centre Director Shuchismita welcomed all dignitaries and presented an overview of the workshop’s activities.

Deputy Director (Public Relations) Jimmy Sharma said a special “Best out of waste” session was conducted by Mamta Sharma from Hisar, who demonstrated how art could be made using discarded household items.

A highlight of the workshop was a training programme on ‘charpai’-making.

The event also featured demonstrations on weaving stools, cots, chairs, and sofas.