(a) whether the World Kuchipudi Festival has been held in Hyderabad;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds allocated/spent for the purpose?
(a) whether the World Kuchipudi Festival has been held in Hyderabad;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the funds allocated/spent for the purpose?
MINISTER OF CULTURE (SHRIMATI CHANDRESH KUMARI KATOCH)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) The Siliconandhra Cultural Organisation of U.S.A. has conducted International Kuchipudi
Dance Festival at Hyderabad, from 24th to 26th December, 2010 and 24th to 26th December, 2012
and the Chairman, A.P.State Cultural Council, Hyderabad has conducted International Kuchipudi
Dance Festival at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad on 26th & 27th May 2012.
(c) Government of Andhra Pradesh has provided support to this program.