Clay artisans honoured in Barishal
The “10th Gathering and Felicitation of The Clay Artists” ended at Ashwini Kumar Hall in Barishal city yesterday with a call to preserve traditional arts, crafts and greater patronage to develop and expand environment friendly clay materials.
The two-day event -- including photo exhibition of clay products, discussions and cultural programmes -- was organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Mritshilpi Sammelan o Sammanana Committee.
The closing ceremony was presided over by Altaf Hossain, president of Charukala Barishal.
Barishal Divisional Commissioner Ram Chandra Das inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.
On that day, a drawing competition for children on pottery and an exhibition of pottery items were held.
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