Partition Horrors
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts commemorates Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), an autonomous trust under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has been observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kolkata with a series of academic, cultural, and public engagement activities from 12th August onwards.
The programme has so far featured thought-provoking seminars, well-curated exhibitions, and film screenings at significant cultural venues across the city.
These platforms have offered an opportunity for deeper historical engagement, presenting rare photographs, archival records, and personal testimonies that bear witness to the displacement, resilience, and human stories of the Partition.
The exhibitions and film screenings are being held at prominent venues such as Victoria Memorial Hall, Indian Museum, Science City, Metcalfe Hall, Currency Building, and the National Library.
A large number of young students have participated in the seminars and exhibitions at these locations, reflecting a strong engagement from the youth.
The curated displays and screenings have drawn considerable public interest, particularly for their detailed portrayal of the social, cultural, and emotional dimensions of the event, enabling visitors to connect personal memory with collective history.
The seminars have facilitated dialogue among scholars, students, and the public, creating a space to revisit the causes and consequences of Partition with sensitivity and depth.
The commemorations will culminate tomorrow, 14th August 2025, with a Silent March at Science City, where participants will assemble in front of the Main Auditorium from 3:30 pm onwards.
The march will serve as a solemn tribute to the millions who endured the trauma and upheaval of Partition, encouraging reflection on both its human cost and its historical significance.
Dr. Anirban Ganguli, Director of the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Research Foundation, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Through this integration of scholarship, visual documentation, and dignified public participation, IGNCA seeks to strengthen the culture of remembrance, ensuring that the lessons of Partition remain an enduring part of the nation’s shared consciousness for generations to come.
(Photos: PR Team)
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