Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture, while others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the population and the culture. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some folks argue that the
state
should not sponsor the cultural activities, because many other areas need government funding,
whereas
, many are of the notion that funding these festivals may be helpful.
This
essay will discuss both views and give my opinion that the executive's sponsorship is necessary for promoting traditional values and
also
for
psychological
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well being
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of the society. On the one hand,those against the financial support of the
state
argue that there are more pressing issues for the authorities to pay attention to.
Firstly
, many
under-developed
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nations do not have enough supplies to feed their people.If a poor country diverts the resources towards
art related
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events,
then
a common man will die of hunger
due to
food shortage.
Secondly
,
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basic education and health are the two key areas requiring a major share
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the budget.If the individuals are healthy and have
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minimum
qualification
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, only
then
they will be able to enjoy
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literary activities.
For example
, in Pakistan, only half of the population is literate,
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remaining half looking towards the national assembly for educational
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for them to obtain primary
qualification
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.
On the other hand
, a large fraction of
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that the funds for cultural functions should be provided by the
state
as it helps in propagating the national art.By contributing a small amount of money, a country can preserve its heritage.
For instance
, many dramas and theatres
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Pakistan are popular in the world
due to
state
ownership of the national TV running these shows.
In addition
, these programs are a source of mental relaxation for the populace.
This
means that if people get a chance to listen to traditional music after
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work routine, they will retain
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good mental health.To exemplify, whenever, I feel tired after long working hours, I listen to the local music channel that helps me recoup my energy. In conclusion,
although
many sectors require priority funding from the government exchequer , I believe that some of
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the funds
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should be allocated to art and culture for the sake of preserving national traditions and for
uplift
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the uplift
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of the mental health of the masses.
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task achievement
Ensure you consistently address both sides of the argument throughout. Your essay occasionally leans more towards supporting government funding without enough balance for the opposing view.
coherence cohesion
Review the placement of commas and make sure that your sentences flow naturally. This will make your points clearer and easier to follow.
task achievement
Include more specific and diverse examples to illustrate your points. Varying the types of examples can strengthen the support for your main ideas.
coherence cohesion
Good organization with a clear introduction and conclusion. Your essay maintains a logical flow of ideas.
task achievement
You provide a clear and comprehensive response to the task, covering both viewpoints thoroughly.
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The examples you gave are relevant and help support your argument.

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