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University of Hyderabad Honors Oggu Katha Folk Artists
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:06 AM
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The University of Hyderabad held a ceremony to recognize the contributions of Oggu Katha performers, a traditional folk art of Telangana.
The University of Hyderabad organized a special event to honour practitioners of Oggu Katha, a centuries‑old narrative folk tradition native to Telangana. The ceremony, attended by university officials and cultural scholars, highlighted the art form's role in preserving regional history and oral storytelling.
University representatives presented certificates and mementos to a select group of senior Oggu Katha artists who have devoted their lives to the craft. Speakers emphasized the need to support such indigenous performances through academic collaborations and public outreach.
Organisers also announced plans to incorporate Oggu Katha workshops and lecture series into the university's cultural studies curriculum, aiming to provide students with direct exposure to the music, dance, and storytelling techniques that define the genre.
The event reflects a broader push by educational institutions in the state to recognize and sustain intangible cultural heritage, aligning with government initiatives that promote folk arts as living traditions.
Overall, the university's tribute underscores the significance of Oggu Katha as both an artistic expression and a vehicle for community memory in Telangana.
University representatives presented certificates and mementos to a select group of senior Oggu Katha artists who have devoted their lives to the craft. Speakers emphasized the need to support such indigenous performances through academic collaborations and public outreach.
Organisers also announced plans to incorporate Oggu Katha workshops and lecture series into the university's cultural studies curriculum, aiming to provide students with direct exposure to the music, dance, and storytelling techniques that define the genre.
The event reflects a broader push by educational institutions in the state to recognize and sustain intangible cultural heritage, aligning with government initiatives that promote folk arts as living traditions.
Overall, the university's tribute underscores the significance of Oggu Katha as both an artistic expression and a vehicle for community memory in Telangana.