DHAN Academy organises ‘Heritage 2026’
The DHAN Academy in Madurai hosted the 13th edition of 'Heritage 2026,' an inter-collegiate event focused on cultural traditions and rural development. The program included academic discussions, heritage walks, and student competitions centered on Tamil culture.
Why it matters
The event promotes the preservation of local heritage and encourages youth engagement with traditional arts and historical research.
The DHAN Academy in Madurai organised the 13th edition of HERITAGE 2026, a two-day inter-collegiate programme on August 28 and 29, with the theme “Exploring Traditions – Spreading the fragrance of culture and development among the youth.”
The programme was conducted at The DHAN Academy on the first day and at Thiruvedagam village on the second day.
The event brought together students from nine colleges in the city with 150 participants.
K. Suresh, Senior Scientist & Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, during the inaugural address, spoke about the changing senior-junior relationship, particularly the shift from ragging towards healthy relationships, and highlighted the historical significance of agriculture and its connection with Tamil culture.
The second day was held at Thiruvedagam village, beginning with a heritage walk led by the local community, featuring Molapari, Kottu and Silambam.
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