Government Higher Secondary School Dudhani

Event Name : WARLI ART WORKSHOP (13TH SEP 2023)

Posted On : 15 Sep 2023

Description :-

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Silvassa Office hosted Warli Art Workshop for the Yuva Tourism Club of Government Higher Secondary School, Dudhani Village, UT of Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu on 13th September 2023. The workshop was conducted as a part of the Travel for LiFE activity under the theme “Safeguarding Culture and Traditions” and in line with the World Tourism Day theme (Tourism and Green Investment). The workshop was conducted by the Warli Artist Mr. Chandrakhant Mahala, a Warli artist from DNH. Around 50 students participated in the workshop and created beautiful art. The best 3 artworks have been shortlisted and students were honoured with Incredible India Souvenirs by Tourism Manager and Principal of GHS School Dudhani to the Students. The Warli art is based on the concept of Mother Nature and the elements of nature are often kept in focus. Since farming is the tribe's main way of living, they have immense respect for nature and wildlife for the resources that they provide. Dudhani Village is a famous destination for rural tourism in the Dadra Nagar Haveli district of UT of DNH & DD and also Warli Community. You can take a trip to visit the Warli heartland of DNH, only a few hours from Silvassa.