Join VizagNews WhatsApp Group at VizagNews on WhatsApp

Santali poetry festival on August 11 and 12

From VizagNews.com
Revision as of 00:20, 11 August 2017 by Cooleo (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Date| August 10, 2017| Visakhapatnam}} The Sahitya Academy, New Delhi will conduct a two-day Santali poetry festival at Community Hall, Ashoka Parak, Naushaktinagar on Aug...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

Thursday, August 10, 2017
Visakhapatnam


The Sahitya Academy, New Delhi will conduct a two-day Santali poetry festival at Community Hall, Ashoka Parak, Naushaktinagar on August 11 and 12.

Santali was recognized as a scheduled language in November 2003 by Parliament. Several tribals in Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal and adjoining areas speak the language. Noted Santali poet Arjun Charan Hembram will be the chief guest.

Santali Advisory Committee convener Gangadhar Hannsda will preside. Famous poet Madan Mohan Soren will deliver keynote address. On the second day, contemporary poems will be recited.