02/05/2019
AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO MCLOEDGANJ & DHARAMSHALA, HIMACHAL
PRADESH
The Department of Applied Art and Craft organised an educational tour to Mcloedganj & Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh from 28th February 2019 – 04th March 2019. The students visited and explored many historical and cultural locations, picturesque landscape sites with faculty members.
The town exposed students to beautiful cultural blend of Tibetan with some British influence. The Norbulingka institute in Dharamshala helped students to witness Tibetan artisans and their apprentices as they practiced the ancient Buddhist art forms of statue-making, thangka painting, thangka applique, as well as the decorative arts of woodcarving, wood painting, tailoring, and weaving. The enchanting visuals, fascinating natural scenic beauty and rich cultural tradition made the tour unforgettable full of cherished memories for the students of FMG.