On auspicious occasion of International Mother’s Language Day celebration organized by New York City Mayor office at City Hall Courthouse, with great pleasure, we would like to inform that 2nd Mithila Festival USA; an ART & Cultural Exhibition will be held on April 12-18th, 2020 In New York, USA.
Further, continue the saga of showcasing and promoting United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) through Mithila Art, this year art exhibition entitled “Mithila Heritage: Art for SDGs” will be focus one SDGs goal 1 (No Poverty) and 2 (Zero Hunger). Thus, we would like to request all interested artiest to focus their creation according this theme.
Grand success of 1st Mithila Festival USA in April 2019 along with inaugural exhibition entitled ‘Arts for SDGs: the Mithila Heritage’ at UN Headquarter in New York motivate us to continue the saga of this culturally unique festival to promote Mithila heritage which is probably the only culture in South Asia which is the combination of ancient Nepalese and Indian Culture as Sita, the daughter of Nepal, who was married to Ram, the crown prince of Ayodhya in India, has made special place in the hearts of Hindus living anywhere in the world. Since then, people of both countries; India and Nepal have made great contributions to enriching religious and socio- cultural heritage in this region, and beyond. New York and New Jersey happened to be the second home of thousands of Mithila community people representing both Nepalese and Indian Americans.
Mithila is also well known globally through its Art. Mithila art is well known in the local and international art world. More recently, Mithila painting have taken up as a more contemporary and collectable art form, with men/women artists painting on canvases of rough handmade paper that is similar in texture to the mud hut walls. Not only are Mithila paintings now exhibited in galleries across the world, but more importantly the art has also opened up a new industry for women in impoverished rural communities.
During 1st Mithila New York City Council Member announce to recognized Mithila Culture and Festival Day and in near future be proclaimed Mithila Culture and Festival Day. Therefore, this year event will also celebrate the New York City official proclamation of Mithila Culture & Festival Day.
Your kind participation, cooperation and support to organize 2nd Mithila Festival USA; Art & Culture Exhibition will be highly appreciated. Thank You.
Regards,
Amit Shah
Founder/Executive Director
Mithila Art & Cultural Center/ Mithila Festival USA
Ph: 347 863 6058
www.mithilacenter.com
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