The preparations for a grand cultural programme ‘Lokrang 2019’ are being carried out in full swing. The five day cultural programme is filled with the colours of rich art and tradition from across the world ‘Lokrang 2019’ will begin here from January 26 at BHEL Dusshera Ground.
Each time Lokrang presents something new and unique for the art lovers of the city. Till now Lokrang has presented performances from Fiji, Mauritius, America, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Ukraine and many more countries. Notably, this programme is being organized in the State capital for past 33 years and this is its 34th year.
'Lokrang', is organized on Republic Day. Lokrang is all about traditional arts, to the special dance dramas based on the folklore of the tribal communities, has always captivated the attention of art lovers of the city.
The 34th Lokarang organized this year is about Ramayani, Ramayani is one of the important tribes of Madhya Pradesh's largest tribe, in the story of Ramayani, Laxman was described as a Yeti. It describes its timeless life with testing, and its solution with local symbols, problems and thoughtfulness. Ramayani Gond expresses the perception or experience of art in Tribal consciousness in its own way.
The hero of the Ramayana is Laxman, which is very close to the tribe tribal consciousness.
The Gods believe that the life is the same, which is given for others, the artists will present Ramayani, to communicate all such truths to us, in the form of dance drama for the first time.
Lokrang is usually organized Tribal Public Art and Bid Development Academy, jointly organized by Madhya Pradesh Cultural Council and Directorate of Swaraj Institute.
On January 26, the theme song 'Ramayani' based on Gond Sankranta will be staged in the direction of Suman Saha. On January 30 the famous Sufi singer Hansraj Hans, along with his fellow artists will perform.