Chhattisgarh’s Culture mesmerizes audience at India International Trade Fair on State Day
People throng to IITF amphitheatre in large numbers to see Chhattisgarh Day celebration
Raipur, November 23, 2023-* It was an evening filled with Chhattisgarh’s rich art and culture at Pragati Maidan in India International Trade Fair-2023. Artists from various districts of the state mesmerized hundreds of audience with their performances at Amphitheatre here on the occasion of Chhattisgarh Day celebration.
Chhattisgarh Resident Commissioner Shruti Singh was the chief guest and other dignitaries were present at the function.
The chief guest visited the Chhattisgarh Pavilion and interacted with craftsmen and artisans.
Chhattisgarh pavalion is showcasing its spectrum of products including handlooms and handicrafts at the 42nd edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
A total of 10 stalls have been put up for display in the area measuring 300 sq feet, depicting this year’s theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
The pavilion showcases the state’s progress and displays their industrial, agricultural, herbal and handicraft products as per the speciality of each region.
Chhattisgarh Pavilion has been organized this year at Hall No. 2, First Floor.
The cultural event at the amphitheatre 1 started with lamp lighting followed by dance performances by cultural troops. Spectators appreciated the performance of Amcho Bastar, dance to worship ancestral goddess of bastar, with a big round of applause.
Dadariya song was also performed. A passionate performance of Bhojli dance was the next to cast a spell on the entire audience. The group showed ‘Gaur dance’ and ‘Gedi dance’ especially performed on the occasion of Hareli festival.
The group of women artists showed folk dance ‘Sua Naacha’ or parrot dance especially performed during the Diwali festival. It is a symbolic form of dancing related to worship. Dancers keep a parrot in a bamboo-pot and form a circle around it. Then performers sing and dance, moving around it with clapping. This is one of the main dance forms of tribal women of Chhattisgarh.
The melodious song and the sound of clapping combined to create an enchanting atmosphere. The rhythm and melody of the song accompanied with the dance created a soothing affect.
The group of men artists showed folk dance ‘Panthi’ dance, one of the most popular ritual of Satnami community. The dance commenced with slow movements to the accompaniment of a song led by the leader of the group. The tempo increased gradually and created an enchanting atmosphere.
