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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Museum to get hi-tech auditorium
Lucknow: The state museum will soon get a hi-tech auditorium and digital library with an aim to enhance its academic capabilities. The existing hall at the museum will be transformed into a modern auditorium at a cost of Rs 1.72 crore. The facility will be equipped with advanced features including a Dolby Atmos sound system, high-quality projector and improved acoustics. The renovated space will accommodate 130 people and feature enhanced lighting and sound systems, false ceiling, carpets and floor lighting. The auditorium will host workshops, seminars, conferences and lectures. In a parallel development, the historic Kothi building behind the museum will house a vintage-themed café and a digital library, being developed at a cost of Rs 4.87 crore. "The auditorium, library, and café are expected to open in July this year," said Shrishti Dhawan, additional director of UP culture department. The project is spearheaded by culture and tourism minister Jaiveer Singh and principal secretary Mukesh Meshram.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
UP's cultural legacy set to come alive in digital museum
Lucknow: A Rs 23 crore museum showcasing Uttar Pradesh's rich folk culture is set to be developed in Bakshi Ka Talab near Chandrika Devi temple. The state-of-the-art museum will digitally display artefacts related to the state's heritage, featuring various art forms like paintings, dance, music, and theatre. The museum will be built on 2.5 hectares of land, offering a unique glimpse into Uttar Pradesh's cultural legacy. The museum will give the public a peek into the rich folk art of Bundelkhand, Kanpur, Awadh, Varanasi and Rohilkhand. The museum will digitally showcase Uttar Pradesh's rich cultural heritage, featuring folk arts, classical music, folk music, dance, paintings, and theatre (nautanki) on LED screens. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies will be used to bring these art forms to life, allowing visitors to experience 3D digital elements and immersive interactive environments. There will be an amphitheatre (an open-air venue used for live performances) where performances will be given by artists from time to time. Special insulated bricks will be used to keep the temperature under control, reduce heat, and maintain the safety of the building. Dormitories for artists will also be built. Additional director of the culture department, Shrishti Dhawan, said, "The museum will offer full information about the illustrious heritage of UP the entry into the museum will be ticketed at a very affordable price, and it is most likely to open for the public in 2026."
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dance, music workshop at Bhatkhande university
Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya will organise a music and dance training workshop from May 20 to June 25. Applications will be available online and offline for Rs 100 from May 1. The fee will be Rs 2,000. A separate workshop will be organised for autistic and disabled people aged between 5 and 18. Course fee will be Rs 1,000. "Admission to both the workshops will be given on the first come, first serve basis," said university registrar Shrishti Dhawan. Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya will organise a music and dance training workshop from May 20 to June 25. Applications will be available online and offline for Rs 100 from May 1. The fee will be Rs 2,000. A separate workshop will be organised for autistic and disabled people aged between 5 and 18. Course fee will be Rs 1,000. "Admission to both the workshops will be given on the first come, first serve basis," said university registrar Shrishti Dhawan.
