Jhalawar makes world record with 5K students painting at Unesco site
Jaipur, Dec. 12 -- The Jhalawar district administration set a record in the World Book of Records, London with 5,100 students participating in an event together to simultaneously paint the UNESCO world heritage site Gagron Fort.
The event, organised under the state government's Panch Gaurav programme on Wednesday, was titled Gagron Fort Painting Festival and aimed at generating heritage awareness across the district and the state. The festival showcased the artistic talent of children while spotlighting the cultural grandeur of the fort.
Jhalawar District Collector Ajay Singh Rathore said, "The event was an unforgettable milestone for the district. Gagron Fort witnessed a centuries of Rajasthan's history, but today it witnessed an ocean of creativity. This event is not just a record, it is a tribute to the imagination of our children, respect for our heritage, and the growing identity of our district." He added: "The festival would help position the fort as a new national and international hub for art, culture, and tourism. During the festival, an exhibition basketball match was also organised at the Ramburj area of the fort."...
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