Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan said that ethnic tribal art is the greatest treasure of the country.
She gave a call to protect the ethnic tribal art forms and the artefacts for posterity so as to pass on our great treasure to the future generations.
The Governor was interacting with the press after taking a look at the exhibits displayed at the Ethnic Art Exhibition being organised at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur, here.
She said that it is our duty to safeguard the exquisite artefacts that are full of creativity and are of great finishing.
“They represent our rich cultural heritage and symbolise our cherished past. We must protect them and show our respect to our ancestors and their artistry,” she added.
Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan went round the exhibition and showed keen interest in knowing about different artefacts displayed at the exhibition.
She expressed her amazement at the skill and mastery of our ancestors in coming out with such masterpieces.
The Governor appreciated the relentless efforts of Prof. Jayadheer Tirumala Rao, Prof. Lakshmi of Aadhya Kala and other activists working in the field to protect and promote the tribal ethnic art forms and artefacts.