more-inThe 16th annual fine arts festival of the Meenakshi Sundararajan Fine Arts Academy was inaugurated at the Meenakshi College for Women on Tuesday evening. Inaugurating the festival, Andal Priyadharshini, head of programmes, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai, lauded the fine arts academy for recognising talent and giving people a chance to enjoy music. I am glad we will get to hear many more concerts as part of the festival,” she said. Industrialist Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti said the festival, which will be held on the college premises, will help inspire and motivate students to take up the performing arts. “Music has the power to heal and comfort, and it is fortunate to be part of a culture that helps one appreciate music,” Ms. Muthiah said.

Source: The Hindu December 05, 2017 19:52 UTC