Music, dance echo Assembly Day

Vijay Deo Jha RanchiSaturday, November 22, 2008

Music and dance had a perfect date with audience on the sprawling campus of Jharkhand State Assembly on the eve of the 8th foundation year of the House. It was also a rare occasion; leaders of the State, general public spent their time with artistes while enjoying soft and soothing melodies out of the hustle bustle of the politics.

The programme which continued till late in the night, the tribal culture of Jharkhand was its best display. The artist and dancing groups who flocked here presented the tribal dance such as Mardraj Thumar. This dance which is mainly performed by male narrated the martial tradition of the Jharkhand tribals and their struggle for imperial subjugation.

Swaying and gyrating on the leitmotif of flutes and high drum-beats the troupe gave a vivid picture of the tribal life.

It was time of another tribal dance, Chhau where the performer with swift acrobatic movement of their body got the laurel. Narrating the mythical war between Goddess Durga and demon, the artistes gave the audience a chance to feel the tribal ethnicity from a close quarter.

The State Government had specially invited the noted exponent of Indian music such as Jaiprakash Churasia, the finalist of TV show 'SAREGAMA' Poonam Yadav, Amit Sana of Indian Idol, noted gazal singer Chand Raja and Puja Chhtarjee to give a live performance the commemorate the occasion.

The pandal was jam-packed with audience who could be seen firmly placed in their seats, were waiting for a night of gazal. Gazals make its impact in its late night performance. The cherished moment came with a soft note of Chand Raja Ham tere sahar me aaye hai musafir ki tarah, sirf ikbaar mulakat ka mauka de do with which the night of gazal started.

Governor Syed Sibte Razi, Chief Minister Shibu Soren along with ministers and officials of the State Government were present during the programme.