Goa, Oct. 1 -- The importance of preserving and promoting tiatr among the younger gen eration was highlighted at the inaugural function of the 6th Inter-HSS/College/University Tiatr Competition organised by the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG). The speakers at the function emphasised that the younger generation has an important role to play in carrying for ward Goa's rich cultural tradi tions, particularly in view of the recent recognition of tiatr as the 56th element in the Na tional Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.

Minister for Panchayats Mau vin Godinho, who was present at the inaugural function, said the national recognition of tiatr was a significant achievement for Goa and the tiatr fraternity. Godinho said the younger...