Discrimination among artistes must be avoided

Discrimination among artistes must be avoided

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi , May 12 2015:  Speaking at the valedictory of Yakshagana Bayalata Ranga Sambrama organised by Karnataka Yakshagana Bayalata Academy at Rajangana,  Yakshagana Bayalata Academy former president Prof M L Samaga has opined that there should not be any discrimination between folk artistes and Yakshagana artistes.  He said Yakshagana should be staged in every corner of the state and there should be exchange of art forms.  Academy should publish a book which would cover all areas of Yakshagana, he said.

Paryaya Kaniyoor Mutt Vidhyavallabha Swamiji said that there should be an environment where one can proudly say that Yakshagana is our art. Because of media, more number of people are being attracted towards the art. Good use should be made of the opportunities.

Academy Member Kondadakuli Ramachandra Hegade, Yakshagana Kalaranga President Tallur Shivaram Shetty, were present  and there was an enthusiastic response from admirers.