- A three-day event featuring various activities
- Exhibition of over 100 folk musical instruments, showcasing JKK’s glorious journey
Jaipur: Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), Jaipur, is set to celebrate its 32nd Foundation Day on April 8. On this occasion, a three-day special celebration from April 8 to 10 will showcase Rajasthan’s rich folk culture along with JKK’s glorious journey. Art lovers are eagerly looking forward to the event. Additional Director General of JKK, Mrs. Alka Meena, has invited all art enthusiasts to attend in large numbers and make the event a grand success.
Doodle Wall, Exhibition, and Children’s Theatre Performance
The celebration will begin on April 8 at 11:30 AM with the Doodle Wall, where emotions and thoughts related to JKK will be expressed through art. An exhibition of Rajasthan’s traditional folk musical instruments will be set up in the Alankar Gallery, featuring over 100 folk artists in traditional attire, presenting a vibrant display of folk culture.
At 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, a children’s theatre performance, Miraj Melodies, directed by Ipshita Chakravarty Singh, will be staged. Later in the evening, at 7:00 PM in Madhyavarti, a mesmerizing musical concert will take place. The event will feature performances by Padma Bhushan awardee Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Pt. Salil Bhatt, Padma Shri awardee Anwar Khan Manganiyar, Kutle Khan Manganiyar, and their group of artists.
Grand Collective Performance of Folk Instruments
On the second day, April 9, at 7:00 PM in Madhyavarti, over 100 folk artists will come together for a grand collective performance of traditional musical instruments.
Additionally, from April 8 to 10, a special photo exhibition will be held, depicting JKK’s 32-year golden journey. The exhibition will be displayed in Surekh and Sukriti Galleries from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, featuring approximately 100 photographs.