On August 19th, World Photography Day was celebrated around the world with appropriate pomp and ceremony. In observance of World Photography Day, a three-day photography exhibition was organized at the Rabindra Centenary Hall in Agartala, Tripura, by the Tripura Photojournalist Association. The event was attended by dignitaries such as Sushant Chowdhury, Minister of Tourism and Transport, Deepak Majumdar, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation, Bimbisar Bhattacharya, official of the Department of Information and Culture, Pronab Sarkar, President of the Agartala Press Club, Krishnendu Chakraborty, Director General of Police, Pralayjit Pal, President of the Tripura Photojournalist Association, and others.
The event was inaugurated by Fita Kete and Pradip Prajjalon, who welcomed the esteemed guests. This exhibition aimed to showcase the talents of local photographers and celebrate the art of photography on a global scale. The photographs on display covered a wide range of subjects, from landscapes and portraits to candid street photography.
The Minister of Tourism and Transport, Sushant Chowdhury, praised the efforts of the Tripura Photojournalist Association in organizing such an event to promote the art of photography in the region. He emphasized the importance of photography in capturing moments and telling stories that can transcend language and cultural barriers.
Overall, the World Photography Day exhibition in Agartala was a resounding success, bringing together photographers, enthusiasts, and officials to celebrate the power of visual storytelling through photography. The event served as a platform for local photographers to showcase their work and connect with a wider audience, highlighting the importance of photography as a universal language.
