Dehradun, Aug. 31 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 28 Aug: The four-day 'Vande Mataram-150 Years' folk and tribal art workshop, exhibition and painting competition organised jointly by the North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Prayagraj under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun concluded last evening with nearly fifty artists showcasing their talent. The event provided a platform for diverse traditions of Indian folk and tribal art, presenting a powerful confluence of creativity, culture and national sentiment.

At the closing ceremony late last evening, renowned folk singer and Padma Shri awardee Madhuri Barthwal observed that painting is not merely a medium but a spiritual practice that...