INTACH ’My Monument Search’ national poster competition for children evokes good respons

INTACH ’My Monument Search’ national poster competition for children evokes good respons

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Feb 26, 2024: The Mangaluru Chapter of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), organised the ’My Monument Search’ poster competition for students from standards VII to IX, which was hosted at the Mizaar Govinda Pai Memorial Hall, Canara High School, Urva, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Indumathi, the headmistress of Canara High School, Urva, inaugurated the competition. Addressing the gathering, she encouraged the students to participate and enjoy the process without feeling pressured. "Art is not only what you see, but also what you make others see," she said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

’My Monument Search’ is an all-India poster competition organized by the Heritage Education and Communication Service division of INTACH’s national organisation. Participants had to create a poster depicting a heritage building of the region, along with a caption and a brief essay on how to protect it. The contest aims to promote exploration and cultural education among children. About 30 students from various schools participated in the event. Their entries will be sent for the national evaluation, where national and regional prizes will be awarded.

Subhas Chandra Basu, convener of the INTACH Mangalore Chapter, introduced the programme. "This competition provides students with an opportunity to explore their own neighborhood and identify various heritage buildings and their historic significance," he said. Pranesh Kudroli, drawing teacher at Canara High School, Urva, was also present.

For further information, please contact Subhas Chandra Basu, convener of the INTACH Mangalore Chapter. Mobile: 8762368048; Email: intachmangaluru@gmail.com