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Udupi, Apr 15: The valedictory ceremony of 'Kalaa Kaushalya 2025', summer art camp, a 8-day art camp organized for children, nurturing the talent, enhancing skills and celebrating the joy of art, was held at the premises of Kalaa Tapas School of Music Indrali on April 13.
Dr Shobha Kamath chairperson MAHE cultural committee, addressing the gathering, said, “The Kalaa Kaushalya 2025 summer art camp, organized with the objective of nurturing the talent, enhancing skills, and celebrating the joy of art, was unique in many ways. The fact that children were deeply engaged in various art forms without being distracted by gadgets like mobile phones highlights the true importance of art. A key aspect of learning is understanding what should not be done and consciously avoiding it. When modern technology is used in moderation and art and culture are embraced as a way of life, it helps shape an extraordinary personality. In this regard, Kalaa Kaushalya 2025 has provided children with a wonderful opportunity and has achieved remarkable success, which is a matter of pride," said Dr Shobha Kamath, chairperson of the MAHE Manipal cultural committee.”
Presiding over the valedictory ceremony of the camp, Rotary District 3182 district governor Rtn CA Devananda felicitated the trainers and key organizers of the camp and said, “The children who participated in this art camp have been introduced to the artistic talents hidden within them. The art forms each child discovered here can be pursued with dedication and continuous practice, helping them reach greater heights and eventually become renowned artists. Kalaa Kaushalya 2025 has provided such a rich and valuable experience. I hope such camps will be organized every year, enabling many more children to benefit from them.”
Rotary Udupi's elected president, Rtn Suraj Kumar, participated as the chief guest, and distributed certificates to the camp participants, honored the coordinators, and extended his best wishes.
Rajendra Bhat, teacher, columnist and national-level trainer, took part in the event, coordinated the proceedings, and elaborated on the responsibilities of parents and the significance of the camp's success.
Camp participants Sunidhi Kulkarni, Smriti Tunga, and Athreya Rao shared their experiences from the camp. Representing all the parents, Radhakrishna Samaga expressed his views and appreciated the efforts of the organizers.
Trainers P V Bhat Yoga Gur, music teacher M S Giridhar, and calligraphy mentor Aparna U Kutoohali, shared their experiences and responses to the participants' enthusiasm.
Before the valedictory ceremony, the camp participants showcased a vibrant array of performances. Under the guidance of Yoga Guru P V Bhat, they performed yoga demonstrations. They sang songs learned during the camp under the direction of music guru M S Giridhar, presented dramatic scenes guided by playwright Abhinav Grover and performed dances choreographed by Fakir Gowda and Vasupradha.
After the ceremony, an exhibition titled Hasta Chitraara was organized for public viewing. It featured clay artworks, mandala and calligraphy creations made by the participants themselves, along with a display of vibrant mandala artworks by Shravya Basri and paintings and calligraphy by Aparna.
Following this, there was a Yakshagana demonstration performed by the camp participants under the direction of Guru Bannanje Sanjeev Suvarna, and a full-fledged Yakshagana performance of 'Jambavati Kalyana' by the Yaksha Sanjeev troupe.
Camp director Shravya S Basri spoke about the journey of the Kalaa Kaushalya camp, its overall conduct, and expressed her gratitude for the success it received. Subrahmanya Basri welcomed the gathering and delivered the vote of thanks.