Sandesha Summer Courses In Fine Arts Conclude

Mangalore, MAY 05, 2008, 18.20 Hrs (CBCI News):

“Children should be encouraged to imbibe the taste for Indian culture and classical arts, because that is what makes them love the country and its greatness. Sandesha is doing really great and meaningful work in this direction,” said noted artiste and educationist, Dr M Mohan Alva, at Sandesha here on May 3.

Dr Alva, Chairman of Alva’s Education Foundation Moodbidri, near Mangalore, was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Valedictory function of the Summer Courses 2008 held at Sandesha from April 14 to May3.

The courses were inaugurated on April 14 by Kum. Ester Noronha, a talented Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music and Piano artiste who called upon the participants of the camp to make the best use of the God- given talents and thus enrich the society.

She also presented Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Music recitals.

There were altogether 213 students from the district and outside, participating in the summer courses which are intended to help the students spend their holidays gainfully and also help them develop their latent skills.

Classes were held in Bharatanatyam, Keyboard, Carnatic Music, Art & Crafts, Drawing & Painting, Guitar, Drums, Spoken English and Public speaking.

Certificates were presented to the participants by the Chief Guest. The teachers of the summer camp and Sandesha staff were honoured on the occasion.

The participants gave a glimpse of the skills they had learnt at the camp through cultural items.

Fr Valeian Mendonca, the new director of Sandesha welcomed the gathering.