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Monday, November 12, 2012

CBSE KALOTSAV-2012


CBSE KALOTSAV-2012
Inaugurating the three-day cultural extravaganza, Minister for Finance and Law K. M. Mani stressed the need for students to spread their wings into extra curricular activities for all-round development of their personalities Artistic and cultural activities play an integral part in the modern educational process as it adds to that aspecof education which contributes to the internal fulfilment of the student, he said. “A degree might fetch you a job, but if you want to move further in life, it demands desire and ability to make use of the opportunities,” he said. The Minister also stressed the role of art enthusiasts in encouraging artists.K.C. Joseph, Minister for Culture, inaugurating the function, said that art forms were closely linked to the spiritual life of society and temples were the rich repositories of art and culture forms in the State. The places of worship of other communities too have contributed to the development of cultural heritage, he said.
Mr. Joseph said the school cultural festival, whether it was that of the State syllabus schools or those belonging to other streams, had contributed immensely in keeping the flame of our heritage lit.Bishop Joseph Kallarangattu, in his benediction, stressed the links between art and religion.

Prof. John Kurakar

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