Madikeri, July 28: Expressing concern over the adverse impact of globalisation, Kannada and Culture department Commissioner Manu Baligar said that it was the responsibility of today's generation to preserve and promote their regional art, literature, language and culture.
He was speaking after inaugurating 'Beary Sahitya-Saamskrithika Sammelana” organised by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy at Kaveri Hall, here.
Mr Baligar said that the regional languages and culture across the world were on the verge of extinction due to the impact of globalisation.
“India is the land of thousand cultures and practices. However, there is a feeling of unity despite all the differences, as Indian culture has the power to unite all”, he opined.
Presiding over the programme, Academy President M B Abdul Rahman said it was unwise to restrict Beary Academy to a particular religion.
K M Ibrahim, former MLA, Rani Machayya, President, Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy addressed the gathering.
A Beary poets' meet was also held under the presidentship of B A Shamsuddin Madikeri.
M C Nanayya, MLC presided over the valedictory function held in the evening. T P Ramesh, President, Kodagu district Kannada Sahitya Parishad and G Rajendra, Editor in Chief of 'Shakti', a Madikeri based daily newspaper addressed the gathering.
Cultural programs such as Beary Kawwali and Beary folk songs enthralled the gathering.
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