Page 11 - Mann Ki Baat - English

ancestors is very unique. Charaideo Maidam becoming
Community worship was also a World Heritage Site now will
performed at this place. mean that more tourists will visit
Friends, other features about the place. You must include this
the Ahom Empire will surprise site in your future travel plans.
you even more. Starting in the Friends, a country can
13th century, this empire lasted progress only by taking pride in
th
until the beginning of the 19 her culture. Many such efforts
century. It is a great feat for an are being made in India as
empire to sustain itself for such well. One such effort is Project
a long period of time. Perhaps PARI. Now do not get confused
the principles and beliefs of the by hearing PARI. This fairy
Ahom Empire were so strong does not pertain to heavenly
that they kept this dynasty alive imagination but is making the
for so long. I remember that earth a heaven. PARI means
on March 9 this year, I had the Public Art of India. Project PARI
privilege of unveiling the tallest is becoming a great medium to
statue of the great Ahom warrior bring emerging artists together
Lachit Borphukan, a symbol on one platform to popularise
of indomitable courage and public art. You must have seen
bravery. During this program, I that beautiful paintings are
had a distinct experience while made on the roadsides, on
following the spiritual tradition of walls, and in underpasses. These
the Ahom community. It is indeed paintings and these artefacts
a great feeling for me to have are made by the same artists
the privilege of paying respect who are associated with PARI.
to the ancestors of the Ahom This not only enhances the
community at Lachit Maidam. beauty of our public places,

7 7