The departments of Tourism and Kannada and Culture partnered with prominent museums in Bengaluru to celebrate International Museum Day. The International Museum Day this year had the theme “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums”. This theme focuses on the role of museums that, by working to benefit society, become hubs for promoting peaceful relationships between people.
Bengaluru, being the most dynamic city in the world is no exception and joined this cultural exchange of common heritage, ideas and cooperation. Apart from being the silicon valley of India with technological advancements, Bengaluru is also a melting pot of different cultures and traditions. With its booming economy and racy lifestyle, the capital of Karnataka has also embraced culture and traditions of the state.
The Departments have launched a wide reaching public campaign celebrating museums under the theme of ‘Once Upon A Time’. The campaign will bring out interesting stories from city museums. It also encourages the public to contribute their own experiences on social media using the hashtag #MyMuseumStory and winning complimentary stay at Jungle Lodges & Resorts.
Umashree, Minister for Women and Child Development, and Kannada and Culture said, “Museums provide the best platform for cultural exchange and enrichment, mutual understanding, cooperation and harmony among people. Celebrating International Museum Day by conducting activities in museums would enhance our effort in preserving and promoting the Kannada language, culture and heritage.”
Activities like treasure hunt contests, storytelling, puzzles, museum walks, talks, workshops & seminars, and film screenings will be organized at various museums including Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Government Museum, HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, National Gallery of Modern Art and Human Brain Museum (NIMHANS).
Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT & BT and Tourism said, “This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society and cultural exchange. We are committed to preserving our precious cultural heritage and this is one of the many steps taken to fulfil this objective. Our wish is to reach out and promote museums and the stories they tell amongst children and parents in Karnataka, through an innovative campaign coinciding with the International Museum Day.”
