CM DK Shivakumar with Mysuru district minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah release Dasara poster in Mysuru on Saturday
Therefore, there should be some change in Dasara celebrations every year,” he said. Shivakumar reviewed preparations for Mysuru Dasara and announced that this year’s celebrations will be a flex-free festival with no political advertisements. An app to allow people to access Dasara-related info easily will be released shortly, he said.
Speaking to reporters, he said technology is changing and people’s expectations are also changing. Shivakumar said the Tibetan community that has been living in Bylakuppe for several years would be given an opportunity to showcase its unique traditions, culture and heritage during Dasara. A separate platform would be provided for their cultural and artistic performances, he said. He said neighbouring states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala have their own art, culture and traditions, which would also be showcased on the Dasara stage. The aim is to bring something new to Dasara every year,” he said. Only information related to Dasara events will be displayed, and even CM’s photograph will not be used, he said, adding that the festival will not be allowed to become a political platform. He told reporters that Asian Games achievers will be invited for Dasara sports events.
“After cinema, television, computers and mobile phones, we now have artificial intelligence. People can watch anything from anywhere. Yet they still come to watch programmes directly. Instructions have been issued to invite them.
Mysuru: CM D K Shivakumar on Saturday said several new programmes, including cultural troupes from other states, were being planned to bring a fresh touch to the Dasara procession in Mysuru.