Issue No. 4 : January, February & March 2020
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vfHkO;fDr Abhivyakti West Zone Cultural Centre News Letter Issue No. 4 : January, February & March 2020 eople without the knowledge of their past, origin & culture are like a tree with no roots. Culture represents varied forms of arts with a set of beliefs. Culture has a Pprofound power to help in building a nation. Culture is something, very intrinsic to all, literally shows us who we are. There is a need to do concerted efforts to preserve our heritage, cultural and aesthetic inspirational legacies, so an edifice of identity and oneness for tomorrow can be built upon for new aspiring generations. Cultural diversity brings collective strength to benefit mankind and to inculcate the spirit of humanity. The programmes undertaken by the Centre amply depict how a culture of the country is interwoven with lifestyle and festivals. It is an intrinsic part of social milieu, yet diverse, but has a strong cord of unity throughout the country. This needs to be preserved, protected and disseminated among the masses while keeping its Essence and Soul intact. Director Programmes held during January – February - March 2020 Fort Festival, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Lokotsav, Goa Camel Festival, Bikaner, Rajasthan Kite Festival, Jaipur Rajasthan Uttarardh Utsav – Classical Dance Festival: Modhera (Guj.) Youth Fest under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, IIT Kharahpur Republic Day Parade, Rajpath, New Dehli Nagaur Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan Baneshwar Fair, Dungarpur, Rajasthan Maru Mahotsav, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Lokanuranjan Mela, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 27th Tribal Festival, Vyara, Tapi Jalore Mahotsav, Jalore, Rajasthan Vasantotsav – Folk Festival & Crafts Fair, Gandinagar, Gujarat Nupur - Classical Dance Festival, Goa & Diu Octave, Anand, Gujarat Traditional Festival – Dang Darbar, Ahwa, Gujarat Rangeelo Mahotsav, Bharatpur, Rajasthan Cultural Programme on Republic Day, Diu (UT) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Palamu, Jharkhand President of India’s Visit to Daman, Cultural Programme Lok Tarang, Amaravati, Maharashtra Cultural Programme, Mumbai Ritu Vasant, Udaipur, Rajasthan Rangshala, Udaipur 12th National Vasant Natyotsav, Mumbai Bikaner Theatre Festival, Bikaner, Rajasthan Dharohar – Water color Painting Camp on Heritage sites and Monuments, Junagarh & Chittorgarh Joint Meeting of Governing Body & Executive Board, Mumbai Fiber Workshop, Udaipur, Rajasthan Art Exhibitions Shilpdarshan, Udaipur Uttradhikar – Guru Shishya Parampara Dharohar, Udaipur Fairs and Festivals I) Fort Festival, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan (3rd – 5th January 2020) Fort festival’s theme was the region’s rich folk culture, and it draws together hundreds of musicians, dancers, singers and traditional artisans to fill the festival with lively color. Festival was organized by District Administration of Chittorgarh where WZCC presented a cultural programme with performances like Chakri, Kalbelia, Kachighodi and Lok Sangeet of Rajasthan. ii) Lokotsav, Goa (10th – 19th January 2020) The Greatness of a culture can be found in its festival. Lokotsav is a national level arts & crafts fair was organized by WZCC in Collaboration with Directorate of Art and Culture, Govt. of Goa and Kala Academy of Goa. The festival was inaugurated by Shri Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa and also attended by Shri Govind Gaude, Hon’ble Minister for Art & Culture of Goa; Shri Chokha Ram Garg and Shri Gurudas Pilaenekar, Secretary and Director of Art & Culture of Goa respectively. A contingent of 228 performing artists such as Lok sangeet, Kalbelia, Bhavai, Puppeteers, Bharupia from Rajasthan; Lawani & Koli from Maharashtraa; Sidhi Dhamal, Mewasi, Kerwano Vesh from Gujarat; Bihu & Bhortal from Assam; Pung Dhol Cholam from Manipur; Gotipua, Sambhalpuri from Odisha; Purulia Chua from West Bengal; Panthi from Chhattisgarh; Ghoomer & Fag from Haryana; along with 487 folk aritts and musicians of Goa participated such as Dekhni, Mando, Kunbi, Samai. and 94 crafts person from all over the country participated in this festival. iii) Camel Festival, Bikaner, Rajasthan (11th – 12th January 2020) Camel festival is exclusively organized to glorify the camels; the traditional folk dance performances and music add largely to the charm of this festival. Festival was organized by District Administration of Bikaner in which WZCC sponsored Raas Garba, Vasava Holi & Sidhhi Dhamal and Bahrupia of Rajasthan to perform in the festival. iv) Kite Festival, Jaipur Rajasthan (14th January 2020) One of the most colourful festivals of Rajasthan where one can witness multi- colored kites hovering all over the city brightening the skies. Kite festival celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, this festival is typically celebrated to mark the end of winter and arrival of summers in India. Festival is organized by Tourism Department of Jaipur in which WZCC also participated by performing Ghoomer & Fag dance of Haryana and Daang Dance of Gujarat. v) Uttarardh Utsav – Classical Dance Festival: Modhera (Guj.) (21st – 22nd January 2020) Indian classical music and dance are not just for entertainment, they design to elevate the consciousness in a p e r s o n . W Z C C j o i n t l y organized Uttarardh Utsav – Classical dance festival with Department of Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities, Govt. of Gujarat at Sun temple of Modhera by sponsoring Kuchipudi dance by Shri K.V. Satyanarayan, Odissi dance by Ms. Mohenti & Shri Alok Kanungo, Mohiniattam dance by Ms. Vinita Srinandan & Ms. Jayaprabha Menon, Bharatnatyam dance by Ms. Sapana Shah & Ms Pumima Ashok and Khatak dance by Ms. Vaishali Trivvedi & Shri Devender Mangalmukhi. vi) Youth Fest under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, IIT Kharahpur (24th – 26th January 2020) The more we give importance to culture and traditions, the more competent will be our youth. WZCC collaborated with Indian Institute of Technology by deputing performances like Ghoomar & Bhavai; along with crafts like Bandhani – Tie & Dye, Lac Bangles and last but not the least cuisine of Rajasthan. This event was an opportunity for the youth to witness the art forms of Rajasthan which is the pairing state of West Bengal under Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat. vii) Republic Day Parade, Rajpath, New Dehli (26th January 2020) WZCC not only remember the golden heritage of our country but we feel proud to be a part of India by participating in Republic Day Parade which was organized by Ministry of Defense & Ministry of Culture. WZCC sponsored a contingent of 150 children performing Garba Raas of Gujarat accompanied by experts, teachers & assistants. Children contingent was also awarded with Consolation Prize. viii) Nagaur Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan (30th January – 2nd February 2020) Nagaur Festival is being the second largest cattle fair in India. The most notable things to watch in this festival was more than two lakhs animals including horses, cows, bullocks oxen and camels were gathered. There were different other excitement activities were also there for people pleasure along with beautiful evening with folk music and dance performances which was organized by Tourism Department, Govt. of Rajasthan. WZCC also participated in the festival by sponsoring performances like Rathwa & Siddhi Dhamal of Gujarat, Bhangda of Punjab; Mashak Vadan, Lok sangeet, Chakri, Kuchamani Khayal & Puppeteers of Rajasthan. ix) Baneshwar Fair, Dungarpur, Rajasthan (5th – 9th February 2020) Baneshwar Dham, where three sacred rivers, Som, Mahi and Jharkad meet, attracts huge number of tribals not only from Rajasthan but from other states too in month of Magh. Fair is organized by District Administration of Dungarpur in collaboration with WZCC. A contingent of artists performed Gavri, Gomra, Kalbelia, Terataal, Bhapang, Lal Aangi Gair of Rajasthan; Siddhi Dhamal, Daang dance of Gujarat; Songi Mukhaute, Lavani of Maharashtra; Badhai Norta of Madhya Pradesh and Mayur dance of Uttar Pradesh presented by WZCC. x) Maru Mahotsav, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (7th – 9th February 2020) Maru Mahotsav is an annual event which is celebrated amidst the beautiful dunes of the Thar Desert in the Sam dunes; the location comes to life during extravaganza of the delights of the desert. Festival was organized by District Administration of Jaisalmer and Department of Tourism, Govt. of Rajasthan. WZCC also participated in the festival by deputing performances like Siddhi Dhamal, Rathwa Nritya of Gujarat; Kalbelia, Chari, Ghoomar, Bhavai, Mashak Vadan of Rajasthan. xi) Lokanuranjan Mela, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (14th – 15th February 2020) O n e c a n e x p e r i e n c e a wonderful union of folk arts in the Lokanranjan Mela. WZCC organized Mela in collaboration with Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy, where performances like Garba, Daang dance o f G u j a r a t ; Ko l i , P o w a d a o f Maharashtra presented. xii) 27th Tribal Festival, Vyara, Tapi (14th – 15th February 2020) Tribal Festival anchors the festival on the cultural and environmental values nurtured by the talented tribal. Tribal Festival was organized by Department of Sports, Youth & cultural Activities, Govt. of Gujarat, where WZCC deputed performances like Garasiya of Rajasthan; Panthi of Chattisgarh; Songi Mukhaute of Maharashtra and Dhangar of Goa. xiii) Jalore Mahotsav, Jalore, Rajasthan (15th – 17th February 2020) Rajasthan is full of tradition, full of festivals, full of values and full of culture. Jalore festival is one of the festival in which people participate with full of joy. Festival was organized by District Administration of Jalore in collaboration with WZCC by deputing performances like Mewasi, Dandiya , Hudo Raas