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India's soft power projection Delhi International Art Festival | Prathibha Prahlad | TEDxIIMAmritsar

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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"The acclaimed and unparalleled Bharatanatyam dancer – Pratibha Prahlad, who has an illustrious and trail blazing dancer career of over 40 years. The recognition of her yeoman service to arts, the Government of India conferred her with Padma Shri in 2016.
She is the youngest recipient of the Central Sangat Natak Akademi award 2001. She is the founding director of the marquee arts festival – Delhi International Arts Festival that has spearheaded the spread of Indian culture worldwide. It mirrors her relentless tenacity, vision and passion for dance form. She is also felicitated by a special postal – My STAMP dedicated to her of Rs. 5." Prathibha Prahlad is an acclaimed Bharata Natyam dancer whose multi-faceted personality reflects in the exemplary work she continues to do in the arts field. She is a performer, educator, choreographer, arts administrator, author and a cultural visionary.Her contribution to the arts field goes much beyond her own trail-blazing dance career of over 40 years, which has taken her to prestigious platforms all over the world.
Prathibha Prahlad is the recipient of numerous awards and titles. The Govt. of India has honored her with the PADMASHRI (2016) in recognition of her yeoman service to the arts. She is the youngest recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for dance (2001). She has also received the Karnataka State Government Award, Sangeet Nritya Academy Award of Karnataka. The Delhi International Arts Festival, the most famous and the largest Arts Festival in India, of which she is the Founder Festival Director, is a known Brand internationally because of Prathibha's vision This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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