Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 20: World Heritage Week, being observed by the Centre for Studies in Museology and Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani Museum of Heritage in collaboration with Department of Dean Students Welfare and Institute of Music and Fine Arts, University of Jammu, was inaugurated here today by JU Vice Chancellor Prof R D Sharma.
The VC also inaugurated a photo exhibition on the theme’ Nature and People. The exhibition showcased the Natural World Heritage sites and the natural heritage sites of Jammu.
This was followed by the cultural program, which included ‘Nukkad Natak’ on preservation of tangible heritage by the heritage club of K C Public School, Akhnoor Road, vocal and dance performances by IMFA on the lesser known aspects of intangible heritage. The program ended with the skit on ‘Rich heritage of India today and tomorrow’ by the scholars of Centre for Studies in Museology and other departments of the University.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor underscored the need to uphold and protect the rich and invaluable culture of India. He suggested the Centre for Studies in Museology to take outreach programmes so that students of different schools can have the knowledge of our cultural and natural heritage.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Dr Anupama Vohra, Associate Dean Students Welfare, motivated students regarding safeguarding the heritage.
Prof Poonam Chaudhary, Director, Centre for Studies in Museology and Principal Institute of Music and Fine Arts, elaborated on this year’s theme of World Heritage Week ‘Nature and People’. She sketched vividly the interrelationship and inter-connectedness between human culture and natural systems.
A power-point presentation on Intangible Cultural Heritage, lesser known musical forms etc, was also presented by Deepali Singha.
The program ended with vote of thanks presented by Dr Malay Dey, Assistant Professor, Centre for Studies in Museology, JU. The program was coordinated and compered by Tushita Pandey who is also serving as program coordinator for the four long day exhibition.
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