Murshidaba, Feb 28 :The third and final edition of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav
2021 in West Bengal organized by the Union Ministry of Culture, began on February 27
here.
Directors of all the zonal cultural centres of the Ministry of Culture were present during
the inauguration of the Mahotsav and lit the ceremonial lamp . The Mahotsav in
Murshidabad was run for two days, February 27–28 .
The Mahotsav started with colourful performances by the local artists, which included
‘Baul Gaan’, ‘Alkup Gaan’, ‘Leto gaan’, ‘Jhumuriya’ and Ranpa folk dances.
All guests present at the festival and the general audience, were spell – bound by the
exemplary performance by the local artists.
The well-known folk band Surojit O Bondhura gave a touching performance. The violin
brothers band compelled the audience to dance on their tunes.
Mamata Shankar’s ballet dance performance was the main attraction of the programme.
Besides the performances of the artists, 70 stalls of handicrafts, paintings, embroidery,
and jute crafts etc. also attracted the people.
Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, the flagship festival of Culture Ministry has been organized
since 2015 with the active participation of Seven Zonal Culture Centres and has been playing
a pivotal role to take the vibrant culture of India out to the masses instead of confining to
auditoria and galleries.
It has been instrumental in showcasing, folk and tribal art, dance, music, cuisines & culture
of one state in other states reinforcing the cherished goal of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”
and at the same time providing an effective platform to the artists and artisans to support their livelihood.
Earlier Rashtriya Sanskritik Mahotsavs have been held till date since November, 2015 in
various states and cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Tawang, Gujarat, Karnataka,
Tehri and Madhya Pradesh. (UNI)