On the second day of the three-day tribal theatre festival ‘Adiraag’, artists of different tribes presented splendid performance before the spectators at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan.
Here on Wednesday four tribal dramas were presented before the auidence.
The first play that was presented before the audiences was Painkamta Visodi. The play was presented by Basant Kawde and troupe. It depicted the old rituals practiced by Visodi tribe. This ritual has a unique and its own importance.
Showing the Painkamta as the unique ritual, the play was appreciated by the tehatre lovers of the city. The play had the elements of drama, dance, music and the use of traditional information added zeal in the presentation.
The event was further followed with the play that highlighted the heroic story of Raja Jathma of Devgarh. The play was presented by the troupe leaded by Gond artists from Chhindwara. The play ‘Devgarh’ showcased the traditions and cultures of Gond tribe. Following the development of kingdom of the Gond was also highlighted.
Explaining the. Using the situational theme, the ritual was presented wonderfully before the audience.
The evening concluded with the play ‘Panmaghi’ and ‘Bhakti’. The play Panmaghi was presented by the artists of Baiga tribe from Umaria. It presented the ritual of welcoming the ‘Baraat’. It showcased their traditions and cultures of following this ritual. The play was presented using the elements of traditional dance and music.
The last play was presented by Kishore Singh and the artists of Bhilala tribe from Dhar. The play Bhakti is based on the unusual ritual where the people express grief for a death in a different way. Here the people get drunk and sing songs for the peace of the soul. Highlighting the absurdity the play expresses the poignant element of the ritual.