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Intimate Baithaks Revive India's Musical Heritage
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Intimate Baithaks Revive India's Musical Heritage

Ancient Indian music gatherings are making a comeback in Hyderabad, bringing listeners within arm's reach of artists for deeply personal concerts. The modern revival blends traditional intimacy with curated experiences that help young Indians reconnect with their cultural roots.

The Hindu3 min read
Alaska Students Get Traditional Arts After Budget Cuts
Acts of Kindness3d ago

Alaska Students Get Traditional Arts After Budget Cuts

When budget cuts left 400 boarding school students without cultural programs, volunteers stepped in with traditional arts, foods, and connection. Now students are making regalia, learning in their Native languages, and thriving again.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Forest School Educates 125 Kids Through Culture for 30 Years
Solutions6d ago

Forest School Educates 125 Kids Through Culture for 30 Years

In Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, indigenous children learn math with seeds, geometry with leaves, and traditional arts alongside state curriculum. The Vidyodaya School has spent three decades proving that education works best when it honors where students come from.

The Better India3 min read
Five Gujarat Artists and Humanitarians Earn Padma Shri
Community HeroesJan 26

Five Gujarat Artists and Humanitarians Earn Padma Shri

India honors five changemakers from Gujarat with the prestigious Padma Shri award for preserving ancient arts and saving lives through organ donation. Their combined century of service shows how dedication to craft and community creates lasting impact.

Indian Express2 min read
Two Rajasthani Folk Musicians Win National Padma Shri
Global NewsJan 25

Two Rajasthani Folk Musicians Win National Padma Shri

Masters of rare instruments — a "talking drum" and twin bamboo flutes — just earned India's prestigious Padma Shri award. Their decades of dedication are keeping ancient musical traditions alive for the world to hear.

Indian Express2 min read
Visakhapatnam's Cultural Festival Draws Massive Crowds
Global NewsJan 24

Visakhapatnam's Cultural Festival Draws Massive Crowds

Thousands gathered in Visakhapatnam this weekend as the city's annual cultural celebration kicked off with traditional dances, music, and coastal helicopter rides. The three-day festival is bringing local artisans, performers, and families together to celebrate the region's rich heritage.

The Hindu2 min read
Tokyo Bar Fuses Ancient Noh Theater With Techno and Jazz
InnovationJan 24

Tokyo Bar Fuses Ancient Noh Theater With Techno and Jazz

A Tokyo restaurant is turning 600-year-old Japanese theater into a Friday night sensation by mixing traditional noh performances with techno beats and digital art. The new monthly series proves ancient art forms can thrive in unexpected places.

Japan Times2 min read