Odisha and Maharashtra have historical ties. Theatre is very important, as it helps to reflect the culture, traditions and reality of society, said Central University of Orissa (CUO) Vice-Chancellor Professor Sachidananda Mohanty inaugurating a weeklong workshop to celebrate the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat at its Sunabeda campus on Monday.
Mohanty said, “This initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development of Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat will create a unique opportunity of exchange of culture, ideas and tradition between the two paired states (Odisha and Maharashtra).” He underlined the seminal importance of Maharashtra for the growth of the Indian nation. He further said, “language is the primary instrument of culture, there would be no culture without language. He stated that students of the CUO must have national and international aspiration”.
Mohanty advised the students to actively participate in the workshop and learn various things about the beautiful culture of Maharashtra. Prof. Rayate in her address talked about the vibrant Marathi culture.
The weeklong workshop on Marathi theatre is going to be held from January 22 to 29, 2018 at the CUO premises.
Mahatma Gandhi Antarashtriya Hindi Viswavidyalay, Wardha’s Sandeep Sapkale delivered the keynote address on “Natak Evam Theatre par Marathi Sanskriti Ka Prabhav.”
Sapkale said “We cannot find popularity of theatre as we find in Marathi culture. Every family in Maharashtra has an interest to see theatre. He advised the students to learn more about the tradition, culture of Maharashtra and its impact on theatre. Mumbai University’s Prof Sandhya Rayat also spoke.
Assistant Professor and EBSB convenor Sourav Gupta delivered the opening note. Sushree Mercy and Mousmi Takri, compeered the programme. CUO PRO Dr Phagunath Bhoi offered a vote of thanks.