Press Release
The ninth day of the popular 10-day folk festival of Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) witnessed a mesmerising Kathak performance by Delhi’s Pandit Harish Gangani and group. The performance also saw the fusion of ‘Lavani’, the folk dance of Maharashtra as a special attraction for the audience.
The Lavani and the Kathak artistes began the performance with the Ganesha Shloka ‘Vakratund Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabh’. Following this, the audience saw the pure nuances of the Jaipur Gharana and elaborate footwork of ‘Lavani’ dance . After this, the song ‘Dharti Dhora Ri’ was performed in Kathak. The program also saw a wonderful fusion of Kathak and Lavani dance in the ‘Vande Mataram’ presentation.
Energetic and vibrant folk dance performances and cultures were witnessed throughout JKK. Different folk dances and music from various parts of India were presented during the evening. After the dance fusion performance of Kathak and Lavani, the audience enjoyed folk performances from various regions of India. Like – Panthi from Raipur, Badhai from Madhya Pradesh, Puja Kunitha from Karnataka, Ghoomar, Bhapang, Lal Angi Ger from Rajasthan, Gotipua from Orissa, Bhangra from Punjab, Pung Cholom from Manipur and Siddhi Dhamal from Gujarat.
The afternoons at JKK are filled with folk art performances from various regions of India. Women decked up in the traditional attires performed Kalbeliya which was greatly enjoyed by the audience. ‘Kathputali Naach’ with colourful wooden puppets dressed in bright outfits entertained the visitors with delightful stories. Folk dances like ‘Dediya’ from Uttar Pradesh was performed by the lighting of lamps inside earthen pots. Similarly, ‘Samai’ from Goa was performed with traditional metallic ‘deepaks’ (lamps).
Workshops and Exhibitions till 20 October
It is to be noted that four workshops – Terracotta Pot making, Papermaking, Kishangarh style painting and Phad painting are being organised at Shilpgram. The workshops are being conducted by experts. Additionally, three workshops – ‘Man to Mahatma’, ‘Punarbh’ and ‘Ranglok’ are also being organised at the art galleries of JKK. The exhibitions and workshops are being organised as part of Lokrang. They are free for visitors and participants. Folk art performances during the day are also free for visitors.
Lokrang to conclude with ‘Swar Lahiri’
‘Lokrang’ will conclude on tomorrow (20 October) with the presentation of ‘Swar Lahiri’ directed by Additional Director General (Technical), Mr. Furqan Khan. The mellifluous performance will witness the magic of more than 40 folk musical instruments. More than 200 folk artists will be part of ‘Swar Lahiri’. The 40 musical instruments will include Sarangi, Kamayacha, Pungi, Algoja, Nal, Dholki, Dholak, Dhapli, Tasha, Tunga and Dhoom of Maharashtra, Bhupang of Alwar, Khadtal, Morchung, Matka, Ghoomat of Goa, Punga of Manipur, Mosendo of Gujarat, among others.
The ninth day of the popular 10-day folk festival of Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) witnessed a mesmerising Kathak performance by Delhi’s Pandit Harish Gangani and group. The performance also saw the fusion of ‘Lavani’, the folk dance of Maharashtra as a special attraction for the audience.
The Lavani and the Kathak artistes began the performance with the Ganesha Shloka ‘Vakratund Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabh’. Following this, the audience saw the pure nuances of the Jaipur Gharana and elaborate footwork of ‘Lavani’ dance . After this, the song ‘Dharti Dhora Ri’ was performed in Kathak. The program also saw a wonderful fusion of Kathak and Lavani dance in the ‘Vande Mataram’ presentation.
Energetic and vibrant folk dance performances and cultures were witnessed throughout JKK. Different folk dances and music from various parts of India were presented during the evening. After the dance fusion performance of Kathak and Lavani, the audience enjoyed folk performances from various regions of India. Like – Panthi from Raipur, Badhai from Madhya Pradesh, Puja Kunitha from Karnataka, Ghoomar, Bhapang, Lal Angi Ger from Rajasthan, Gotipua from Orissa, Bhangra from Punjab, Pung Cholom from Manipur and Siddhi Dhamal from Gujarat.
Colourful afternoons at JKK
The afternoons at JKK are filled with folk art performances from various regions of India. Women decked up in the traditional attires performed Kalbeliya which was greatly enjoyed by the audience. ‘Kathputali Naach’ with colourful wooden puppets dressed in bright outfits entertained the visitors with delightful stories. Folk dances like ‘Dediya’ from Uttar Pradesh was performed by the lighting of lamps inside earthen pots. Similarly, ‘Samai’ from Goa was performed with traditional metallic ‘deepaks’ (lamps).
Workshops and Exhibitions till 20 October
It is to be noted that four workshops – Terracotta Pot making, Papermaking, Kishangarh style painting and Phad painting are being organised at Shilpgram. The workshops are being conducted by experts. Additionally, three workshops – ‘Man to Mahatma’, ‘Punarbh’ and ‘Ranglok’ are also being organised at the art galleries of JKK. The exhibitions and workshops are being organised as part of Lokrang. They are free for visitors and participants. Folk art performances during the day are also free for visitors.
Lokrang to conclude with ‘Swar Lahiri’
‘Lokrang’ will conclude on tomorrow (20 October) with the presentation of ‘Swar Lahiri’ directed by Additional Director General (Technical), Mr. Furqan Khan. The mellifluous performance will witness the magic of more than 40 folk musical instruments. More than 200 folk artists will be part of ‘Swar Lahiri’. The 40 musical instruments will include Sarangi, Kamayacha, Pungi, Algoja, Nal, Dholki, Dholak, Dhapli, Tasha, Tunga and Dhoom of Maharashtra, Bhupang of Alwar, Khadtal, Morchung, Matka, Ghoomat of Goa, Punga of Manipur, Mosendo of Gujarat, among others.