The SAARC Cultural Centre invites interested candidates to apply for the position of Intern – Festival Promotion and Public Relations (2) to work for its 10th edition of the SAARC Film Festival programme in May 2020. As an intern, you will be required to assist in pre-event publicity, and promotional activities during the event.
The SAARC Film Festival is a reputed and an acclaimed International Film Festival of South Asia. The festival is known for screening and recognising some of the best films from the SAARC Member States of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Several Film experts, technicians had actively participated in the previous editions of the festival. Overtime the SAARC Film Festival showcases and inspires cultural heritage and traditions of South Asia through the medium of cinema.
Roles and Responsibilities
Tenure : One Month
Work Station: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Desired
Preferred
Benefits
Apply no later than 05th March 2020 : Click here to download the Application
Forward the duly filled Application Form, Resume, Portfolio to
1. Culture-Specialist (Programmes) : programme@saarcculture.org
2. Programme-Assistant: programme-assistant@saarcculture.org
Director, SAARC Cultural Centre paid a courtesy call on the Director, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Dr. Rewant Vikram Singh on 4th September 2019. The purpose of the visit was to brief Dr. Singh about the work and the activities of the SAARC Cultural Centre. The meeting also provided an opportunity to share the detailed tentative work plan of the SAARC Cultural Centre for the calendar year 2020. Dr. Vikram Singh expressed his willingness to collaborate in the future activities of the SAARC Cultural Centre. Mrs. Renuka Ekanayake, thanked the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre and the Government of India for the unstinted support extended to the SAARC Cultural Centre for the past nine years.
The SAARC Cultural Centre Governing Board Members of the 9th Governing Board Meeting and the Members of the 54th Programming Committee approved the presentation of the SAARC Literary Award to a writer nominated by the honoured Member States as per SAARC practice in alphabetical order. This award was devised to bring attention to the writers of South Asia and create an awareness of the rich creations of the Region. The SAARC Literary Award 2018 was awarded to Mr. Najibullah Manalai nominated by the honoured Member State of Afghanistan.
The second SAARC Literary Awardee was nominated by the honoured Member State of Bangladesh and awarded in conjunction with the SAARC Cultural Capital Closing Ceremony in Bhutan. Dr. Anisuzzaman nominated by the honoured Member State of Bangladesh is a writer and academic in Bengali literature for more than 60 years. He has won many awards and is recognized as a writer on national identity, education, religions, historical and social reconstruction. His books such as Muslim Manash O Bangla Sahitya, Swaruper Sandhane, Purono Bangla Gadya, Bangali Nari: Sahitye O Samaje, Kal Nirabadhi, and Ihajagatikata O Anyanya are considered seminal works by academics working on Bangla literature and language.
Dr. Anisuzzaman was awarded the SAARC Literary Award in conjunction with the SAARC Cultural Capital Closing Ceremony held in Bhutan on 29th June 2019. The award was presented by Hon. Mr. Dasho Sherub Gyeltshen, Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs of Bhutan, The Secretary General of SAARC H.E. Mr. Amjad Hussain B. Sial, Mr. Karma Weezir, Director General of the Department of Culture, Bhutan and Ms. Renuka Ekanayake, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre, were also present at this occasion.
Date : 29th June 2019
Venue : Thimphu, Bhutan
In pursuance of the SAARC Agenda for Culture the Concept of Cultural Capital was launched with the view to recognise and highlight the diversity of each SAARC Member State whilst celebrating the shared culture and heritage of the Region. Each SAARC Member State is invited to designate a city of their choice to be declared as the Cultural Capital of the SAARC Region for a period of one year. During this one-year period, the designated cultural capital would host a series of cultural and social events, made up of Participatory and Non-Participatory programmes. The SAARC Cultural Capital is declared to provide a platform for the SAARC Member States to promote Regional unity and enhance cultural activities.
The First SAARC Cultural Capital was the ancient city of Bamiyan located in the central part of Afghanistan. Bamiyan was officially inaugurated as the SAARC Cultural Capital on the 5th June 2015, and it became the host to many cultural programmes including the SAARC Artist Camp in 2015. The Closing Ceremony of the SAARC Cultural Capital of Bamiyan was held on 21st of September 2016. Thimphu, the Capital of Bhutan which is distinct for its unique culture and traditional values was designated as the SAARC Cultural Capital for the period from 2018-19. The Inauguration Ceremony held on 31st of May 2018 organised by the SAARC Cultural Centre in collaboration with the Department of Culture of Bhutan at the Clock Tower venue in Thimphu amidst a larger audience. The city became host to many cultural events which were organised to celebrate the SAARC Cultural Capital of 2018-19.
CLOSING CEREMONY
The Closing Ceremony of the SAARC Cultural Capital 2018-19 was held at the Conference Hall of the Department of Culture of Bhutan on the 29th June 2019 marking the end of the SAARC Cultural Capital Thimphu. Honourable Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs of Bhutan, Hon. Mr. Dasho Sherub Gyeltshen graced this occasion with his presence as the Chief Guest while the Secretary General of SAARC H.E. Mr. Amjad Hussain B. Sial was the Guest of Honour. H.E the Ambassador for Bangladesh in Bhutan, Mr. Sonam Topgay Secretary, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Bhutan, Mr. Karma Weezir, Director General, Department of Culture, Bhutan, Ms. Renuka Ekanayake, Director, SAARC Cultural Centre and Officials from the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Bhutan were among the dignitaries present at the Closing Ceremony of the SAARC Cultural Capital of Thimphu.
The Event began with the “Marchang Ceremony” followed by the Special Theme Song. Mr. Karma Weezir, Director General of the Department of Culture, Bhutan delivered the Welcome Address. Hon. Mr. Dasho Sherub Gyeltshe, Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs of Bhutan praised the collective initiative taken by the organisers and appreciated the intention to promote culture, trust and understanding to bridge Regional connectivity.
Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre, Ms. Renuka Ekanayake in her speech highlighted the role played by the SAARC Cultural Centre and its continuous efforts towards the promotion of Regional unity and the preservation and protection of South Asia’s Cultural Heritage. She also praised Thimphu for the successful completion of the SAARC Cultural Capital 2018-19, appreciating the support rendered by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The Secretary General of SAARC, H.E. Mr. Amjad Hussain B. Sial conveyed his compliments to the Royal Government of Bhutan for their accomplishments during the SAARC Cultural Capital 2018-19 and commended the sustained efforts of the organisers for successfully hosting several programmes to showcase Bhutan’s unique cultural heritage for the visitors. H.E. the Secretary General also wished the SAARC Member State of India, the host of SAARC Cultural Capital for 2019 – 2020 all success. Ms. Renuka Ekanayake, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre received the Official Scroll of the SAARC Cultural Capital on behalf of the Member State of India from H.E the Secretary General. The Closing Ceremony also featured a Mask Dance which is an integral part of Bhutan’s rich cultural and religious traditions. The programme concluded successfully with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Mrs. Kishani Jayasinghe-Wijayasekara, Deputy Director-Programmes of the SAARC Cultural Centre.
1. BACKGROUND
The “South Asian Cultural Trails” was approved by the 18th SAARC Summit in Kathmandu in November 2014. The Islamic Cultural Trails is the third Research Grant on South Asian Cultural Trails and was approved by the 10th Governing Board Meeting of the SAARC Cultural Centre and the 56th Session of the Programming Committee of SAARC. The Research Grants will provide an opportunity for the Member States to explore new research areas and sites along the Islamic Cultural Trails. This will also act as a precursor to the Cultural Trails proposed for the future and lay the ground work in research to look at Cultural Trails as connected routes where ideas, information and knowledge travelled in all directions. 8 Research Grants will be disbursed, one for each Member State.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH GRANT
2.1 To encourage new research through the SAARC Research Grants on the Cultural Trails of the SAARC Region.
2.2 To encourage new research on identification of new sites, locations, cultural trails, tangible and intangible heritage associated with Islamic Cultural Trails.
2.3 To facilitate new research and new approaches to study the Islamic Cultural Trails as an integrated entity.
2.4 To study and analyse all different perspectives and areas which influenced the establishment, development and continuation of the Cultural Trails in the Region.
2.5 To present innovative measures for the conservation and preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the SAARC Region.
3. RESEARCH GRANT OVERVIEW
One research proposal will be selected from each Member State to be awarded the short-term Research Grant of US$ 1,000/=. The selection of Research Proposals will be carried out by a team of experts selected by the SAARC Cultural Centre.
The SAARC Cultural Centre invites Academics and Researchers from Member States to submit detailed Research Proposals (along with the detailed budget breakdown for US$ 1,000/=) for new and innovative short-term research projects on the Islamic Cultural Trails. The first instalment of the grant (US$ 500/=) will be made at the commencement of the Research Project. The final payment is subject to the review of the final presentation made to a team of experts via video conferencing and submission of the Final Research Report. Any suggestions / recommendations made by the SCC team of experts at this stage should be included in the research process by the respective researchers.
At the completion of the research project, each researcher will be required to submit a Research Report of academic quality to be published in the “South Asian Cultural Trails” publication series of the SAARC Cultural Centre in 2020. Academics and Researchers are encouraged to present the Research Project at a local or international forum within one year and to disseminate the knowledge gathered with the relevant stakeholders (academic discussion, tourism industry, sustainable development, etc.). Relevant documents with regard to the above dissemination of information should be sent to the SCC.
4. RESEARCH PROJECT THEMES
The following themes have been identified for the Research Seminar and Research Grant on Islamic Cultural Trails. However, research proposals based on different themes will also be accepted depending on their content and relevance to the Islamic Cultural Trails.
4.1 Islamic Cultural Trails – (Refer to Annexure 1 for Details).
4.2 Identification of New Sites and Locations along the Islamic Cultural Trails.
4.3 Comparative Studies of Islamic sites (monuments, mosques, minarets, tombs, etc.,) in the Region.
4.4 Comparative Research and interpretation of Landscape values of Islamic gardens.
4.5 Travels of Islamic Pilgrims.
4.6 Cultural Symbolism of Islam.
4.7 Art and Architecture of ICT.
4.8 Archaeology of ICT.
4.9 Intangible Heritage of ICT (Music, dance, folk art, folk stories, traditional healing, handicrafts, etc.).
4.10 Trade and Commerce of ICT.
4.11 Manuscripts, texts and inscriptions, languages and scripts of Islam.
4.12 Technology of ICT (Irrigation, engineering, agriculture, etc.)
4.13 Cultural Diffusion of Islam.
4.14 Heritage Management of ICT sites.
4.15 Tourism promotion of ICT.
5. ELIGIBILITY
5.1 Academics, Scholars and Researchers of the SAARC Member States.
5.2 Academics, Scholars and Researchers who have received Research Grants from the SAARC Cultural Centre previously will not be eligible.
6. APPLICATION PROCESS
6.1 Format for the Application is attached herewith as Annexure 2
6.2 Each Member State can forward any number of Research Proposals for consideration.
6.3 Research Proposals should be for an innovative and new research based on the themes mentioned above (No. 4 of this document).
6.4 New themes related to Islamic Cultural Trails.
6.5 All sections of the application should be completed (Part A, B and C).
6.6 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
6.7 Applications must be forwarded to the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Ministry of External Affairs of the Member State.
6.8 An advance copy can be emailed to the SAARC Cultural Centre – scc@saarcculture.org with copy to dd-research@saarcculture.org
6.9 All Research Proposals must reach the SAARC Cultural Centre by 31st October 2019.
6.10 The Research Grant will be distributed in 2 instalments – The first instalment (US$ 500/=) at the commencement of the project and final instalment (US$ 500/=) after the submission of the final report with reviewers’ comments.
6.11 Each recipient of the SAARC Research Grant must submit a research report of academic quality.
6.12 The final payment is subject to the review of the final presentation made to a team of reviewers via video conferencing. Any suggestions/recommendations made by the SCC team of reviewers at this stage should be included in the research process by the respective researchers.
7. TIME SCHEDULE
7.1 Deadline for accepting research proposals – 31st October 2019
7.2 Selection of research proposals – 30th November 2019
7.3 Commencement of the research -10th December 2019
7.4 Submission of final report – 31st March 2020
7.5 Presentation of the research to the team of reviewers – May 2020
7.6 Resubmitting the research report with reviewers’ comments – June 2020
SAARC Research Seminar, Research Grant and Publications
Islamic Cultural Trails: Journey through Time and Space – Minarets and Mosques, Tombs, Trade, Tradition and Technology
BACKGROUND
The Research Seminar on Islamic Cultural Trails is planned as a Regional forum of discussion for academics, researchers and policy makers to identify and develop the cultural, social, economic, religious, connections of the Region. Islam is the only living religion to spread and take root in both east and west during the pre-Colonial era. Islam disseminated from the land of its origin in the Middle East to South, Central and Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. Islam has enriched South Asia through its culture, transmitting art, architecture, technology, science through the trade routes. The ancient trade routes have long been abandoned but the legacy of those who travelled these routes can be found in the circulated knowledge, ideas, religions and the diffusion of culture. Islam is one of the shared cultural characteristics in the SAARC Region, with art and architecture portraying “unity within diversity” as seen in the evolving styles and the embracing of new characteristics through the ages. This diversity was the result of interactions that took place along the trading routes criss-crossing East and West Asia, South and Central Asia, along with the exchange of merchandise, knowledge, concepts, designs, religions, technology and other sundry of objects and ideas.
The “Cultural Trails” portray the material culture (Tangible Cultural Heritage TCH) and the Intangible Culture (ICH) of our ancestors, their beliefs and ideologies, their life and culture. The Islamic Cultural Trails (ICT) will be the third in a series of research fora aimed at strengthening cultural ties in the Region through a walk into the shared past of our ancestors, empowering us to work together as the custodians of a shared heritage for the future. This will be an opportunity for the SAARC Member States to revive a dialogue addressing the issues of conserving and preserving the Cultural Trails on one hand and how we can utilize this space to understand of our past, to enhance our present and to be economically sustainable through tourism in the future.
OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH SEMINAR
RESEARCH SEMINAR INFORMATION
Themes for the Research Seminar
The following themes have been identified for the Research Seminar. However, papers based on different themes will be accepted depending on their content and relevance to the Islamic Cultural Trails.
Dates and Venues
To be notified after confirmation from the Host Member State.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS FOR THE RESEARCH SEMINAR
The Nominees for the Research Seminar may be selected from amongst diverse disciplines among Academics and Policy Makers. Priority should be given to mid to senior level professionals involved in heritage management, policy makers and persons associated with the Heritage Sites in the Region.
Academics and Scholars should include but not limited to:
Policy Makers should include Professionals but not limited to:
DETAILS FOR PARTICIPATION AT THE RESEARCH SEMINAR
Officially Nominated Paper Presenters from the Member States
The SAARC Cultural Centre invites all Member States to send a maximum of Five Official Nominations from experts and academics of their country. The SCC hopes that at least one nominee would be from the Department of Archaeology of the Member State.
Other Paper Presenters
Category A – The SAARC Cultural Centre would also accept the participation of other Experts from the Member States (other than the Official Nominees of the respective SAARC Member States).
Category B – Paper Presenters from the Host Country (Afghanistan) where the Seminar is held can participate. (It is anticipated that Researchers, academics, etc., from the host city will present papers at the Seminar.)
Other Information
Nomination Process
The Official Nominees will be selected by each Member State comprising of leading academics, archaeologists and other experts from the Member State. Official Nominations should be submitted to the SAARC Secretariat, with the Registration Form (Annexure 2) and the Format for the Submission of Country Papers / Abstracts (Annexure 3) attached (or downloaded from the SCC website) and the details requested below.
All Other Participants (Category A) from each Member State should forward their information (including the Annexure 2 & Annexure 3) through the respective Foreign Ministries to the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu. An advance copy can be emailed to scc@saarcculture.org or dd-research@saarcculture.org.
The last date for sending the Official Nominations / Other Participants is 30th May 2019.
All Participants should include:
Format for Submission of Abstracts
The Format for the Submission Abstracts are attached as a separate document (Annexure 3).
Time Schedule for the Seminar Paper Submissions
Call for Papers 05th February 2019
Deadline for accepting Nominees & Participants 15th July 2019
Selection of Abstracts & informing participants As soon as we receive the Abstracts through the Secretariat
Submission of full papers to be published before the seminar 30th July 2019
Seminar 28th to 29th August 2019
Cultural Tour 30th August 2019
“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it” (Michelangelo)
BACKGROUND
Sculpture is an intricate branch of the visual arts and is a three – dimensional artform. It is created in stone, metal, ceramics, woods, fibre and mixed media. However, stone sculptures have survived the test of time along with metal and terracotta sculptures, which speak of history and of ancient cultures. With additive and subtractive processes as two basic techniques in sculpture, the South Asian art has reflected through the ages the cultural structure of beliefs, aesthetic preferences and social systems. The history of Asian art can be traced back to the ‘Indus Valley’ or ‘Harappan’ Civilization belonging to around 2300 B.C. in the present Pakistan. This ancient civilization on the banks of the river Indus has contributed to building cities which included making of roads, fire-burnt bricks, building public buildings, citadels and houses. With expertise in pottery, terracotta figurines and jewellery making, the Indus Valley civilization has been the forerunner in contributing sculptures. The bronze image of the dancing girl of four inches in height exhibits a rare posture and movement with a prominent place in the history of sculpture, along with the bust from Mohenjo-Daro, the many terracotta toys, female figurines, torsos and pottery.
Proceeding through the artistic pages of history and the many contributions of the SAARC Member States to the development of the art of sculpture, the present symposium offers to open a dialogue between the sculptors and their art, creating a platform for interchanging of ideas, opinions and techniques. This symposium focuses on the creating of sculptures along with a workshop and discussion with experts in the field with interactive sessions.
Sculpture is one of the most enduring forms of fine art known to man and has played a major role in the evolution of cultures. The sculptors nominated from the SAARC Member States will work on sculptures based on the theme of ‘Sculpture Symposium – A Sojourn and Synergy’. Sculptures could be expressed as free-standing dimensional images, that give a 360-degree view to give a unique art experience, whilst high and low relief sculptural panels can add a narrative essence to the artistic expression. With the freedom to choose the medium of sculpture, the artists can find themselves involved in bringing to form sculptures based on the theme of ‘Synergy’, and altogether could add to the unity and sovereignty of oneness in diversity.
PROGRAMME
The SAARC Cultural Centre proposes for the SAARC Sculpture Symposium 2019 to be held for approximately four (4) days, in an accessible, vibrant and inspirational city in the host Member State of Pakistan.
PARTICIPANTS
All Member States are invited to nominate a maximum of four Artists. The Host Member State of Pakistan, is invited to nominate a maximum of ten Artists.
The Honoured Member States are respectfully requested to take into consideration the following guidelines when nominating Participants for this Programme:
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
This information will be included in the official brochure, prepared for the Programme. Please forward this information to:
The Programme Assistant,
SAARC Cultural Centre, No. 224, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07,
Sri Lanka.
LOGISTICAL SUPPORT
VENUE OF THE PROGRAMME
The SAARC Sculpture Symposium 2019 will take place at a suitable location, as recommended by the Host Member State.
DATES FOR THE SAARC SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM 2019
25th – 30th of November 2019
Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre, Renuka Ekanayake called on HE the Ambassador of Afghanistan M. Asharf Haidari on 27.11.2018. Director explained the Vission, Mission and Objectives of the SAARC Cultural Centre and they discussed the collaborative initiatives between two countries.
The SAARC Cultural Centre hosted the Tenth Meeting of its Governing Board from 30th to 31st October 2018 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka. The meeting was convened under the Chairmanship of Ms. Anoja Guruge (Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of Sri Lanka). Other distinguished members who represented the SAARC Member States at the Governing Board Meeting were: Mr. Mohammad Shafiq Ahmadzai (Executive Secretary to the Minister of Information and Culture, Government of Afghanistan), Mr. Abdul Mannan Illias (Additional Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh), Mrs. Rajashree Behera (Director, Indian Cultural Centre, High Commission of India for Sri Lanka), Ms. Dhana Kumari Joshi (Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Nepal in Sri Lanka), Mr. Intisar Ahmad Sulehry (Press Attaché, Pakistan High Commission in Sri Lanka).
Ms. Thiloma Abayajeewa (Acting Deputy Director, South Asia and SAARC Division), and Ms. Nuwandi Jayasuriya (Assistant Director) represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka. Ms. Varuni Muthukumarana (Director, Education, Security and Culture) represented the SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu and Mrs. D.K.R. Ekanayake, Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre represented the Centre.
The Director, SAARC Cultural Centre presented to the Board the progress of the activities implemented in the year 2018 by the Centre and proposed programmes for 2019. Indicative Programmes of the Centre for 2019 include an array of events ranging from research programmes to cultural festivals and the Centre will continue to work towards Development of Archaeology, Architecture, Promotion of Visual and Performing and Cultural Festivals in the Region.
After reviewing the progress of Centre’s work, the Governing Board unanimously approved the Programmes for 2019. The Board also congratulated the Centre for its achievements and its committed contribution towards safeguarding and promoting diverse aspects of South Asian Culture.
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi, India
From 8th to 10th October 2018
The Research Seminar on “Hindu Cultural Trails: Celebration of a Timeless Tradition – Gods and Goddesses, Pilgrims and Prayers, Temples and Texts” was successfully completed in partnership with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in New Delhi from 8th to 10th October 2018, with the participation of academics and officials from the Member States. Participation from the Member States are as follows:
Dr. Karan Singh, Member of the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, erudite scholar, writer and researcher was the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the Inauguration. Mr. Kinga Singye Second Secretary Royal Bhutanese Embassy in India, Ms. Fozia Manzoor Political Counsellor of the Pakistan High Commission in India and Her Excellency the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mrs. Chitranganee Wagiswara, and represented the Member States at the Inauguration.
The Research Seminar commenced with a panel discussion on Hindu Cultural Trails with administrator and academics sharing their views on a common platform. The panel discussion was chaired Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi. The panelists were as follows:
The Research Seminar had 10 sessions and 44 papers were discussed during these sessions which are as follows:
Session 1 A – Intangible Heritage and Pilgrimages
Chair – Mr. Ashim Kumar Dey (Bangladesh)
Session 1 B – Archaeology and Tourism
Chair – Prof. G.C. Tripathy (India)
Session 2 A – Intangible Heritage
Chair Prof. Molly Kaushal (India)
Session 2 – Archaeology and Architecture
Chair Dr. D.P. Dubey (India)
Session 3 A – Archaeology and Architecture
Chair – Dr. B.M Pandey (India)
Session 3 B – Pilgrimages
Chair – Mr. R. Kargen (Sri Lanka)
Session 4 A – Temples, Traditions and Pilgrimages
Chair – Dr. Archana Barua (India)
Session 4 B – Geography, Governance, Education and Healing
Chair – Dr. Achal Pandya (India)
Session 5 A – Gods, Goddesses and Pilgrimages
Dr. Kiran Shahid Siddique (Pakistan)
Session 5 B – Intangible Cultural Heritage & Tourism
Chair – Ms. Tshering Choki (Bhutan)
The papers discussed within these 10 sessions included new archaeological findings on Hindu Cultural Trails from the Member States, documentation of Hindu art and archaeology, Archaeology, Tangible Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Texts, Tourism, Heritage Management, etc. A discussion was held during the Question and Answer sessions which followed the presentation. These discussions enabled the participants to share their ideas and of course gain new knowledge about the work within the Region. The Research Seminar was concluded on 9th October 2018 with the distribution of certificates of participation for the paper presenters and gifts of books and DVDs presented by the IGNCA.
On 10th October 2018, the participants joined a Cultural Tour to sacred area of Vrindavan near Mathura and visited Radhamadha Jaipur Temple and Govind Dev Temple. Lunch was organised at the Jai Singh Ghera constructed by the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jay Singh in early 18th century. The Research Seminar and Cultural Tour both brought together a camaraderie among all participants and established academic and social links among the participants.
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