Celebration of North-Eastern States with 'Bharat ke Rang'

The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya organised ‘Bharat ke Rang’, a programme of cultural performances of North-Eastern States here at Campion School on Friday. Artists from Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya performed folk and tribal dances in this programme.In this programme, Arun Kumar Shrivastava (Joint Director, IGRMS), BK Chatterjee (Administrative Officer), Arun Kiro (Programme Coordinator) was welcomed with by Father. Athnas lakra SJ (Principal, Campion School). Joint Director, IGRMS, Arun Kumar Shrivastava in his address explained students the revilization work of cultural activities done by the museum along with taking its approach to different institutions through outreach programmes.

The day’s performances commenced with ‘Satriya’ dance of Assam, a dance dedicated to teachers. The second performance was a dance full of energy and celebration ‘Ghantu dance’ by Gorkha artists of Sikkim. In the next performance Assamese dancers praised the beauty of a girl in ‘Gwalpariya’ dance form. Next performance was of ‘Wangala Dance’ by young Garo tribal artist of Meghalaya which left the audience in awe. Gorkha artists from Sikkim presented ‘Maruni’ dance, the dance of harvest. The final presentation was of world famous dance of Assam ‘Bihu’, the drum beats got schronised with the audience.

In the concluding ceremony, artists from North-East presented Gamosa (symbolic elements in Assamese culture) memento to Arun Kumar Shrivastava (Joint Director, IGRMS), Fr Athnas lakra SJ (Principal), Fr Ajay Kerketa (Vice Principal) and Mahendra Kothari (lecturer) were present.

Thanking Director, Manav Sangrahalaya for the programme Principal Fr Athnas lakra said, “Today 2000 students witnessed the rich culture of North-East. He gave a demonstration of how modern dances developed from the traditional dances. The demonstration left students astonished and impressed by the principal’s presentation.” The programme was successfully coordinated by Garima Anand (Museum Associate).