From Dokra Art to Sohrai Painting to Chhau Dance, the quintessence of Jharkhand will be witnessed by the people around the world soon at international dome. The ethnicity of the tribal heartland will be revealed at the 31st Surajkund International handicraft fair slated to be organized at Faridabad, Haryana from February 1 to 15. For the first time, based on Jharkhand splendid art and culture theme, this international fair is being organized on a wider perspective.
Enfolding the cultural splendors, artifacts, traditional folk dance forms of the ‘land of forest’ the troop of performing artists will be sent to the designated place to reveal its distinct customs to the world bringing the State into limelight. Jharkhand artists will perform on the beats of tribal tunes for both opening and closing magnificent ceremony at the main stage expected to be inaugurated by PM, Narendra Modi and other dignitaries.
“The two weeks event will cover the essence of Jharkhand culture in varied colourful aspects. Approximately, 180 artistes will entertain people by their skills and expertise format of performing arts of this State. Stalls too will be decked up accordingly for the grand event. Three programmes at theater stage will be showcased at the venue by the selected State artists.
The programmes have been divided into three main segments that include main stage, theatre stage and open arena,” said, Director, Art and Culture, Ashok Singh.
“Applications have been invited from various cultural organizations including all art enthusiasts for the event. After short listing the desirable artists’ application forms and taking round auditions of all interested candidates, the team will be shortlisted and sent to Haryana,” added Singh.
The concerned department will organize ‘Chaupal’, an open air theatre depicting all the tribal dance formats and other themes focusing on different districts specialty of the State. The ‘Chaupal’ will entertain the visitors for two weeks completely on diverse concepts. This apart, the international stage will also provide platform to budding artists revealing their relics, murals and other ‘dying’ tribal art forms. To increase the tourist inflow in State, separate tourism stalls covering all the details of major tourist spots of Jharkhand will be set up for the leisure buffs convenience.
Recently, all the officials have been asked to draft the final proposal of the event at earliest in the meeting conducted by Chief Secretary, Rajbala Verma. Department of Tourism in collaboration with Department of Art and culture is organizing the entire event.