On the occasion of International Museum Day, a one-month “Cultural Heritage Training Camp” was inaugurated on Monday at City Palace, Jaipur. The camp was formally inaugurated by His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, who lit the ceremonial lamp amidst Vedic chants. The camp will continue until 18 June and is being jointly organised by the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Rangreet Studio, and Saraswati Kala Kendra. On this occasion, Head of the Royal Family, Sawai Padmanabh Singh said, “The objective of this camp is to connect youth, students, and art enthusiasts with Rajasthan’s traditional art forms, music, dance, language, and its rich cultural heritage. In the spirit of the guru-shishya tradition, both teachers and learners have come together here with the intent to teach and learn. This platform offers participants an opportunity not only to understand their art and culture but also to gain practical knowledge. This initiative is a significant step towards the preservation, promotion, and transmission of Rajasthan’s rich cultural legacy to the younger generation.”
Earlier, Sawai Padmanabh Singh welcomed all the trainers by felicitating them with garlands. He also distributed saplings and bird feeders (parindas) to children, encouraging them to connect with and care for the environment.
Camp coordinator and Vedic artist Ramu Ramdev informed that renowned artists, scholars, and trainers from across the country will provide training in various disciplines. Regular training sessions will be held five days a week, from Monday to Friday, while special workshops and activities based on traditional arts will be organized on Saturdays and Sundays. On the occasion of International Museum Day, he also appealed to everyone to contribute towards the preservation of tourist sites and museums and to ensure that no damage is caused to them.
