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To celebrate 400 years of Dhaka as a capital city, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh has initiated several programmes including international seminar, photography and art exhibition. As part of the celebration, an hour-long cultural programme was held at the Main Auditorium of National Museum on February 17.
The programme was in honour of the delegates attending the three-day International Seminar, which was held at the Senate Building of Dhaka University. The cultural programme featured a blend of performances that are synonymous with Dhaka's heritage.
Professor Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed, chief coordinator and chief editor of 'Celebration of 400 Years of Capital Dhaka', explained the significance of the event in his inaugural speech. "This cultural show is based on our research on the city that reflects 400 year-old traditions," said Professor Ahmed.
The show started with a duet performance of "Darbari Nritya". Abidur Rahman and Tamanna Rahman Liza performed the number. The dance was followed by a rendition of 'kirtan'. Mangal Chandra Mandal and his troupe rendered an excerpt from "Roop Pala", written by medieval author Gyan Das.
Kamal Ahmed and his troupe then performed traditional 'Dhakaiya qawwali'.
Songs of Tagore and Nazrul have been integral parts of the Dhakaiite identity and the programme did not exclude these songs. Farzana Yasmin and Yakub Ali Khan rendered a Rabindra Sangeet "Aamar Mallika Bon-e" and a Nazrul Geeti "Aamar Kon Kuley Aaj Bhirlo Tori" respectively.
Dance dominated the programme, as the performers demonstrated different genres, including classical and folk. Titli performed a solo 'Bharatnatyam'. A group folk dance, articulating the festivity of 'Pahela Baishakh', was the last performance of the programme.
Artistes of Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA), Kendriya Kochikachar Ashor and Kendriya Khelaghar took part in the programme.
-An Article From The Daily Star ​
Friday, February 19, 2010
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