Dehradun: On the occasion of State Foundation Day, the colors of folk culture from the Himalayan states will shine across Uttarakhand. The heritage of hill folk dances, traditional attire, cuisine, literature, and folk songs will be shared among the people. From November 1 to November 9, various colorful events will be organized as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Providing details of the programs to be held during the Silver Jubilee celebrations, Secretary of Culture Yugal Kishore Pant said that the festivities will begin on November 1. Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and Grammy Award-winning artists will perform during the event.
Eminent artists such as Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Malini Awasthi, and Ronuu Mazumdar will present their performances. Along with them, Garh Ratna Narendra Singh Negi, “Jagar Samrat” Pritam Bharatwan, and the Pandavaas Band will enthrall the audience with their music and songs. A Himalayan Haat will also be organized, showcasing hill cuisine, products, art, music, folk dance, theater, pottery workshops, and more. People will get an opportunity to know and understand the folk cultures of Uttarakhand as well as other Himalayan states. Preparations for the event have already begun.
Programs at Ninad:
November 1:
11:00 AM: Folk dance performances
3:30 PM: Cultural presentation by students of Bhatkhande Music College, Pauri
6:00 PM: Jagar singing by Rameshwari Bhatt, presentation by Yulikhari Nagaland, and performance by Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar
November 2:
11:00 AM: Folk dances, Himachal’s “Nati” performance, and Ganga Avtaran dance by Nirtyangan Sanstha
3:30 PM: Panel discussion on “Cinema in Uttarakhand” and Odissi dance by Arya Nanda
6:00 PM: Folk singing by Kamla Devi, “Symphony of Himalayas” by Vipul Roy, and performance by folk singer Narendra Singh Negi
November 3:
11:00 AM: Tribal folk dances, cultural performance by Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (Dharamshala), and programs from Himachal
3:30 PM: Panel discussion on “Folk Languages and Culture of Uttarakhand”
6:00 PM: Classical singing by Ritwij Pant, Tibetan cultural performance, and Mohan Veena recital by Padma Bhushan & Grammy winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
November 4:
11:00 AM: Tribal folk dance, Assamese folk music and dance, and Himachali folk performances
3:30 PM: Panel discussion on “Theatre in the Himalayas”
6:00 PM: Classical singing by Yogesh Khetwal, flute and violin duet (jugalbandi) by Padma Shri Ronuu Mazumdar & Mysore Manjunath, and Kathak jugalbandi by Pandit Harish Gangani and Nayanika Khanduri
November 5:
11:00 AM: Traditional folk instruments, Tibetan Home Foundation Rajpur’s dance, and Manipur’s Basant Rasleela
3:30 PM: Theatrical presentation by Dr. Ahsan Bakhsh from NSD
6:00 PM: Santoor recital by Pandit Rahul Sharma and folk music performance by Padma Shri Malini Awasthi
November 6:
11:00 AM: Tribal folk dances, cultural programs by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya and Subharti Institute
3:30 PM: Panel discussion on “Nanda Raj Jaat”
6:00 PM: Santoor recital by Mohan Rawat, performance by Landed Rhythmstan Band, and cultural presentation by Padma Shri Pritam Bharatwan
November 7:
11:00 AM: Folk dances of Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir
3:30 PM: Panel discussion on “Cuisine, Heritage, and Legacy of the Himalayas”
6:00 PM: Dance drama by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Sonal Mansingh and musical performance by the Pandavaas Band
November 8:
11:00 AM: Folk dances of Uttarakhand, performances by Bhatkhande Music College (Almora) and Jammu & Kashmir
3:30 PM: Presentation by Bhatkhande Music College (Dehradun), music therapy by Dr. Vijay Bhatt, and performance by students of MKP PG College (Dehradun)
6:00 PM: Classical singing by Pandit Ritesh and Rajnish Mishra, followed by a Kavi Sammelan (poetry session) featuring Dr. Hariom Panwar, Vishnu Saxena, Shambhu Shikhar, Tej Narayan Bechain, and Shweta Singh
November 9:
11:00 AM: Folk dances of Uttarakhand, performances by Sunahre Ghungroo Dance School and Ardhang Institute
3:30 PM: Folk dances of Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, and Tharu tribes
6:00 PM: Performance by Bhutan Band
