Elocution competition -13 aug

Very many years back, I was given one such opportunity to present my ideas in front of an extremely important and patient audience.What it left me was with a feeling of pride and responsibility towards my world and country which I till date incorporate into my life.
This Independence day , we would like to present one such platform for our children to feel important....to express their ideas and hope for our country.I don't know if we are molding leaders ..but we sure are molding RESPONSIBLE...POSITIVE and HOPEFUL CITIZENS.Please do join us in this effort.Do come over and encourage our children.
13 Aug -AMAARA.Competition starts 12pm.Valedictory function -5pm.

amaara events

Dear All
We are starting our activities for this year with a story telling session for kids .This is organized by MANGO BOOKS on the 6th of Feb at 5pm at AMAARA.It would b great if you could pass on this information to those interested.We hope to organize many such interesting activities in our premises in the near future.We'd be more than happy to hear your ideas and suggestions.Looking forward to seeing you all at AMAARA ....with the kids of course. :-)

culture and the gen next « Amaara: Get Inspired

culture and the gen next « Amaara:

I’m home after a wonderful lecture demonstration (spic macay presentation) of Kathak by Smt .Sushmita Banerjee.Every month we volunteer with the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth, often known by its initials (SPIC MACAY) , a non-profit organization which promotes Indian classical music, Indian classical dance, and other aspects Indian culture.

On our part , we bring in unprivileged children to watch such shows.

The amazing thing abt these shows is that it is tailor made so people who have no understanding abt our art forms get an insight and get inspired.And who better than the maestros..brilliant artist in each art form to do it.

As a child I have watched Sri Vempatti Chinna satyam (kutchupudi)Veenai chitti babu,Sri Balamuralikrishna, Mandolin Srinivas so on and so forth perform…explain and advocate the importance of appreciating our art and culture .I did not become an artist ..but I learnt to be proud of it.

Let me clear any preconceived notions abt me.I am a very contemporary Indian woman.I do listen to world music …everyone including Bryan Adam and Greenday.But I also love every Indian music and dance form.

Our Gen Next is growing up very fast.Constantly exposed to hip-hop , rap ,alternative, trance music and the list goes on.They have acquired a taste for such music and I do not say that it is wrong but their interest in what is their own is at it’s lowest levels at this point of time.Interest is only acquired through constant exposure or learning an art which makes people relate to it.At this point of time ..none of which is happening.

Soon the various krithis of Tyagaraja…Muthuswami Dikshitar …Syama Shastri will only be found in archives.I dread to think of a future where Indians will not know anything abt Indian music or dance.

Eminent artists like Pandit Birju Maharaj, Vidushi Sonal Mansingh, Pandit Jasraj, The Dagar Brothers, Dr T.N. Krishnan, Shri Lalgudi Jayaraman, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma Ustad Amjad Ali Khan are doing their bit to take their kala to the youth.It our duty to understand , appreciate and be part of this effort.

Amaara: Get Inspired

Amaara: Get Inspired

Amaara: Get Inspired

Amaara: Get Inspired