A three-day tribal theatre festival ‘Adiraag’ organised by Tribal Research and development Institute (TRI), Madhya Pradesh, began at Bharat Bhavan here from Tuesday. Featuring different genres of theatrical dramas, the fest would conclude on October Thursday.
Various artists belonging to different tribes of the State would give splendid performances before the theatre lovers of the city. On the opening day of the fest, three tribal dramas were presented at Antrang Hall, Bharat Bhavan.
Further, during the inaugural ceremony Director of Tribal Research Instritute Devendra Singhai said, “This is the ever first event organised that would give an opportunity to most of the tribal artist to present their talent before the citizens under one roof.” While addressing the audience during the opening day, Singhai also highlighted the main motives behind organizing this event. Moreover, as many as nine tribes of the State have participated in the theatre festival.
The first play that was presented before the audiences highlighted the lifestyle and old traditions of Gond tribe. The play was presented by the troupe leaded by Seeta Bharve from lalpur, Dindori. The play ‘Gamat Tamasha’ showcased the problems and difficulties faced by the Gond tribe. Following the superstitious beliefs and old traditions, the Gond tribe came across various problems.
The play also highlighted the backwardness and narrow mindedness of the people. With the message to open up to the world, the play Gamat Tamsha was appreciated by the tehatre lovers of the city. The play had the elemnst of comedy, drama, dance, music and the use of traditional masks added zeal in the presentation.
The event was further followed with the play ‘Haran Vivaah’. Presented by the troupe leaded by a renowned Baiga artist from Dindori Arjun Singh Dhurve, the play highlighted a very unique ritual of marrying the deer couple. This ritual is practiced by Baiga tribe which is one of its kinds. Using the situational theme, the ritual was presented wonderfully before the audience.
The evening concluded with the play ‘Bheemo Joddho’. The play was presented by Mangla Garwal and troupe from Jhabua. It presented the heroic story of a man Jannayak Bheemo of Bhil tribe. The play was presented using the elements of traditional dance and music. The first day was much enjoyed by the audience.