Incredible India’s rich cultural heritage seemed to spread its colours on the students of Delhi Public School (Primary Wing) when they got a rare opportunity to witness ‘Gotipua’ a ritual dance performance of Odisha here on Thursday. It is a folk dance associated with the famous Jagannath temple of Puri and Sun temple of Konark.
The programme was organised by Society for the promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst the Youth (SPIC MACAY), which seeks to conserve and promote awareness of Indian cultural tapestry amongst the youth of this country which is being increasingly marginalized and diluted due to global homogenization.
‘Gotipua’ the dance performance by boys dressed as girls depicted Krishna leela and was a combination of acrobatics folk and classical movements. It was quite scintillating and mesmerizing presentation by the young artists.
School gave a warm welcome to the team by tilak ceremony which itself is a traditional way to welcome the guests in India.
Principal Dr. Ram Singh said on the occasion, “Students should be given opportunity to see, learn and experience about India’s rich cultural heritage which is both intense and inspiring”. He applauded the dedication and perfection of young artists and said these types of programmes seek to foster the traditional Indian values and generate awareness of culture tradition and heritage of India among the children as the essence of Indian culture is slowly fading away.
A lot of thoughts and queries which gathered in curious minds of students were asked to the young artists. The knowledge acquired from their precise answers proved to be of deep knowledge for the students.
Students and teachers gave a standing ovation as the artists took a bow on the stage.