Shimla, July 13 -- A demand for the establishment of a Sangeet Natak Akademi in Himachal Pradesh has emerged from the theatre and performing arts community in the state.
Speaking at a theatre symposium held at the historic Gaiety Theatre here on Saturday evening, renowned theatre director Kedar Thakur urged the state government to send a recommendation to the Centre for the creation of the Akademi.
He stressed that Himachal's cultural heritage includes unique folk theatre forms such as Karyala, Bhandra, Thoda, Bhagat, Dhaja, Swang, and Haran, as well as traditional dances like Kulluvi Nati and Kinnauri folk dances.
He highlighted the need for regular documentation, research, theatre festivals, and workshops to nurture the art forms.
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