<span style="color: #222222;">President Droupadi Murmu has laid emphasis on wide publicity of the country's art, traditions and culture through new technology. Ms. Murmu was addressing the inauguration function of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in Bikaner this evening. She said that it is necessary to match technology with traditions and science with art. Technology is also being adopted in the field of art and culture. She added, through the internet, the talent of new and young artists is also spreading in every corner of the country. </span><br />''<br />''The President said that our culture has been of high quality since ancient times and we should be proud of our rich and prosperous traditions. Ms. Murmu opined that new ideas should also be given a place in the traditions, which can connect the youth and future generations with them. She said that it is very important that the youth and children also understand the importance of the precious heritage of the country.<br />''<br />''Ms. Murmu said that the life of artists should be an example of penance. She said that the young generation can learn a lot from the artists. More and more programmes should be organised for dialogue between youth and experienced artists. The President said, there is no dearth of artists and art in the villages, but it is the need of the hour to find the artistic talents of the villages.<br />''<br />''Governor Kalraj Mishra and Minister of State for Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal also addressed the programme. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #212529;">AIR correspondent reports, The 9-days long festival is being organized for the first time in Rajasthan. The festival, which started on Saturday, will continue till March 5.  <br />''<br />''Performances of about one thousand well-known artists from across the country based on folk dance, folk music, drama and Sufi music are taking place in the festival. Apart from this, sand sculpture, an exhibition based on crafts and other arts are also being organized.<br />''<br />''The objective of the festival is to preserve, promote and popularize the rich cultural heritage of the country.</span>