Hyderabad Vice Chancellor of the University of Sindh Prof. Dr. Fateh Muhammad Mari (TI) has said that art and music play a vital role in reflecting the cultural identity of any society, showcasing its creative potential and promoting intellectual development.
He said that they could help spread the message of peace and reduce the effects of extremism.
According to the university’s spokesperson, he expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held as part of the two day music trials organized by the Music Society of the University of Sindh at Shaikh Ayaz Auditorium the Faculty of Arts, where he attended as special guest.
Addressing the program, the vice chancellor further said that music was food for the soul and not only provided entertainment but also helped promote creative thinking and confidence among young people through such activities in educational institutions.
He said the purpose of the trials conducted by the music society was to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their t
alent, improve their self confidence and select a team that could perform at various programs held at the university.
He said preserving and promoting Sindh’s rich cultural heritage, folk music and fine arts was a collective responsibility.
Appreciating talent of the students who participated in the trials, he said such activities played an important role in promoting peace, tolerance and cultural harmony in society.
On the occasion, convener of the music society Dr. Nabi Bux Narejo, in his welcome address, thanked the Vice Chancellor for attending the event and for his cooperation and encouragement. He said the purpose of the two day trials was to provide an opportunity for music talent to showcase itself.
He said students from various departments of the university as well as students of Syed Panah Ali Shah model school, Jamshoro and Dr. N.A Baloch model school, Hyderabad, had been given an opportunity to showcase their talents in the trials.
Dean Faculty of Arts Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khan Sangi, Dean Facu
lty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Nanik Ram, Director Bureau of STAGS Ajved Ahmed Bhatti, members of the Music Committee Dr. Saeed Ahmed Mangi and Dr. Punhal Khan Lashari, faculty member of the Institute of Art and Design Naimatullah Khilji, renowned singer Ustad Ameer Ali Khan and a large number of students attended the event.