Government urged to take steps to protect folk arts
Advocates for traditional folk arts are urging the government to provide financial support and training institutes to preserve dying art forms. The call comes as younger generations move away from these traditions due to a lack of livelihood opportunities.
Why it matters
The preservation of intangible cultural heritage is essential for maintaining regional identity and historical continuity.
Gidugu Ramamurthy Telugu Bhasha, Janapada Kalapeetham founder and retired teacher Badri Kurma Rao on Saturday urged the government to take steps to preserve traditional folk arts such as Tappetagullu, Jamukulapata, Gangireddulata and Burrakatha, as the younger generations of veteran artistes were reluctant to take up these art forms in the absence of livelihood opportunities.
On the occasion of World Day of Folklore, artistes from different places took part in a rally from Gurajada Apparao’s house to Fort Junction.
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