Aiming to preserve the tribal art and culture of Jharkhand, a two-day mega event MANDAR concluded at Bokaro Club, Cinema Arena in Bokaro on Saturday. The programme was organised by Samaj Hit Kalyan Samiti (SKS) Bokaro in collaboration with Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) under the Ministry of
Culture.
Addressing the gathering on the concluding ceremony Yogeswar Mahato Batul, MlA, Bermo said, "It is essential to extend promotion for preserving tribal culture. SKS is really doing a good job by organising such an event for the cause."
Member SNA, General Council, Sanjay Kumar Choudhary said that Jharkhand Tribal art and Culture need immediate attention, preservation, documentation and encouragement by the concerned people so that it can be revived and kept alive.
Dr. Hemlata S. Mohan, Director and Principal of DPS, Bokaro said identification and developments of folk-dance forms are must, as it can be effective for mass communication in this tribal section in tune with the folk culture of this region. "This will definitely go a long way in preserving the Cultural Heritage and to make every possible effort for upliftment and preservation of cultural entity of the region," she said.
During the programme various tribal dance performance was showcased various tribal dance performances including Santhali langade Nritya by Sanskritik Dal Jata Tola Siwandih, Dasain Nritya by Sanskritik Dal Sunta Rangadih, Mage Horai Nritya by Sanskritik Dal Jaipal Nagar and Jhumar Nritya by Vinapani Sanskritik Dal, Sairaikela Kharswan During the programme the winners of painting competition were also awarded.
Winners of the Interschool competition conducted by SKS on Tribal Art and Culture were also awarded during the programme.
Stalls of famous tribal cuisine were also featured in the event for refreshments, was one of the main attraction of the event.
The team of 'Fusion of Jharkhand Food', led by Manoj Kumar and Mercy Manjula presented various cuisine items including Starter- Beng Sarbat, Pan Sarbat, Aaru kanda Chat, Barra and Kachri. Main Dish - Dhuska, Khilka Roti, Maruwa Roti, Gulgula, Maruwa Edli, Dal Pitha, Mitha Patta Pitha, Veg Stuffing with Sakhuwa Patta, Sanai Sag, Ghughni, Chatni- Putkal, Podina, Kudrum, Tomato, Emeli; Desert - Maruwa Sheck, Mahuwa Rasmalai.
Jharcraft Stall and Koshish women also displayed their art and craft work. The programme was well supported by ONGC, Bokaro, Bokaro Steel Plant and The Telegraph, said a school authority.