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But Tata Trusts is now looking to make art more and culture conservation more accessible and democratic with long term projects. The organisers hope Kalapana will increase awareness among city dwellers about the traditional art and craft forms in India. Artistic Director at Attakkalari, Jayachandran Palazhy told NDTV, "If you do not infuse our traditional performing arts with contemporary energy and idea it can get fossilized. Monuments, museums and archives of historical value in India have also been slowly decaying, due to a lack of interest in conserving them. The festival showcased a carefully curated group of craft organisations who have worked passionately in remote areas to revive and contemporise some of India's finest handicrafts..