Jun 1:
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Spic Macay’s International Convention via video conference.
Prime Minister appreciated the fact that even under these trying circumstances, the spirits of the musicians remained undeterred and that the theme of the convention is focusing on how to alleviate the stress amongst the youth owing to the COVID -19 pandemic.
He recalled how historically music played an inspiring role and a cohesive role in times of war and crisis. He said poets, singers and artists always scripted songs and music to bring out the valour out of the people in such times.
Prime Minister said that even now, in such trying times when the World is fighting an invisible enemy, the singers, lyricists, and artists are scripting lines and singing songs that would increase confidence of the people.
Prime Minister recalled how the 130 Crore people of this country have come together to clap, sound bells, blow conch shells to energise the entire nation in its fight against the pandemic. When 130 crore people come together withthe same feeling and emotions it becomes music, he said.
Prime Minister said, music has not only been a source of happiness, but also a means of service and a form of penance. There have been many great musicians in our country who have lived their entire lives to serve the humanity, he said. Prime Minister said, the fusion of ancient art and music with technology is also a demand of the times.
Source: PIB
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