Art performance calls attention to ‘Social Crisis’

An art performance by renowned local artist Afzal Shafiu Hassan titled ‘Social Crisis’ took place on Thursday afternoon to call attention to the disintegration of social cohesion caused by political upheavals and partisan rivalry.

President Mohamed Nasheed attended the performance held at the Jumhooree park or Republic square.

The performance drew attention to increasing social discord and underscored the need for healthy and peaceful political discourse as well as respect for different opinions.