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Posted by Anu on November 12, 2007 at 15:48:46:
In Reply to: Views on Promoting classical Arts posted by Sangeetha on November 10, 2007 at 23:22:23:
The sad truth is that a majority of the people would prefer a
Bollywood number (or anything related to movies) than any classical dance
or music. Watching an Indian movie is like watching TV - nothing is required
from the audience, whereas classical music or dance, (when done well) are
truly inspiring and transport the observer. Here in St.Louis, we had about
70 people show up for a concert by Shashank, whereas I myself heard of
at least 5 couples who drove all the way to Chicago (300 miles) to attend
some Bollywood night!
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What we can do is to try our best to expose our own children to classical
dance and music and develop an interest. That is all. We cannot do anything
about the others (adults) who refuse to pay attention or take the effort
to understand and appreciate anything classical.
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