Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius

The purpose of this article is to argue, prove and demonstrate that Indian Music and Dance have a crucial role to play in the overall development of the Republic of Mauritius. Following intensive and extensive literature search, and field study, the author shows that cultural and economic values in...

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Main Author: Santosh Kumar Pudaruth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2014-11-01
Series:The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa
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Online Access:http://www.td-sa.net/index.php/td/article/view/108
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description The purpose of this article is to argue, prove and demonstrate that Indian Music and Dance have a crucial role to play in the overall development of the Republic of Mauritius. Following intensive and extensive literature search, and field study, the author shows that cultural and economic values inherent in these art-forms, if soundly and systematically explored, identified and leveraged, have the potential to create and enhance human, cultural, artistic and social capitals through arts education, besides contributing to economic development by generating jobs and earnings through the establishment of Indian Music and Dance Industries in the country. The author further argues that it is incumbent upon the government to formulate and deliver informed, evidence-based cultural policies to guide thoughts and actions in the arts, culture and economic sectors. Largely, the arguments are based on the experiences of different countries, especially those of India, and the findings of researchers in the field.
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Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius
The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa
Culture
Economics
Indian Music and Dance
Value
Cultural Industries
Indian Music and Dance Industries
Development
and Cultural Policy
title Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius
title_full Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius
title_fullStr Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius
title_full_unstemmed Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius
title_short Indian music and dance for inclusive development: A reflection on the Republic of Mauritius
title_sort indian music and dance for inclusive development a reflection on the republic of mauritius
topic Culture
Economics
Indian Music and Dance
Value
Cultural Industries
Indian Music and Dance Industries
Development
and Cultural Policy
url http://www.td-sa.net/index.php/td/article/view/108
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