Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
Afghanistan Introduces National Arts Education Initiative
Category
Cultural
Date
1972-12-28
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 28 December 1972, Afghanistan launched an initiative promoting arts education in schools. The program encouraged instruction in music, calligraphy, traditional crafts, and regional folklore. Teachers received training materials to integrate creative subjects into existing curricula. The initiative aimed to preserve cultural heritage while enriching classroom learning. It strengthened community identity during a period of growing modernization.