Mysuru: ‘Chinnara Mela-2019’, the popular summer camp for children organised by Rangayana took off last evening at Vanaranga in Kalamandira premises with renowned artiste Ramachandra Hadapad administering the ‘Rangasangeetha Deekshe’ to children chanting ‘Kayo Sri Gowri’ composed by Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, ‘Karunalu baa belake’ by B.M. Sri and ‘Lola lotte’ by Saint Purandaradasa.
Assamese movie director Barul Islam and other dignitaries participated. Barul Islam opined that children participating in theatre activities would groom their wisdom to become responsible citizens in future, if not as good artistes. He added that significant changes could be seen in such children’s social awareness and thinking capacity.
