Tripura celebrates International Museum Day, emphasizes heritage preservation: Sushanta
By Firstdespatch Desk May 19, 2023
Agartala, May 19 (FD) Tripura's Tourism Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, emphasised the vital role museums play in preserving history and educating future generations during the celebration of International Museum Day.
The event was jointly organized by the Tourism Department of the Tripura Government and the Tourism Ministry.
Minister Chowdhury highlighted the significance of museums as a means of introducing history to future generations. He specifically mentioned the museum located within the Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala, which showcases the accomplishments of the Maharajas of Tripura and Rabindranath Tagore's visit to the state.
The museum at Ujjayanta Palace has been meticulously designed to acquaint future generations with the state's rich cultural heritage. The Tourism Department of Tripura has undertaken various initiatives to enhance the state's presence on the tourism map.
The state tourism department has been actively implementing initiatives such as the Swadesh Darshan-1 and Swadesh Darshan-2 projects to boost tourism and place Tripura prominently on the tourism map.
Uttam Kumar Chakma, Secretary of the Department of Tourism, emphasised that International Museum Day, celebrated since 1977, aims to properly preserve cultural heritage. He highlighted the museum as a platform to showcase Tripura's traditional culture.
As part of the celebration, residents from the Child Care Institute at Abhaynagar had the opportunity to visit the museum. Additionally, winners of poster-making and quiz competitions held in honour of Buddha Purnima and Rabindra Jayanti were awarded prizes by Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. The evening concluded with a mesmerising cultural programme.
The state government's commitment to developing the tourism industry reflects its broader goals of promoting Tripura's heritage and attracting visitors. Through the preservation and promotion of cultural artefacts and historical narratives, museums serve as invaluable educational and cultural resources for present and future generations. FD SB JK