Port Blair, July 27: A cultural evening comprising Bangla folk songs, variety programme of folk dances, magic show and Ventriloquism –programme of talking doll was presented by the artistes of Mukta Dhara –a registered social and cultural organization at a function organized by the Department of Art and Culture at the auditorium of Anthropological Survey of India, on Saturday. Smt Rupa Ray graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Dr .R. Dev Das, Director (Art & Culture) was the guest of honour and Dr. Avijit Roy, Deputy Director (Health) attended the function as special guest.
In her address, Smt Rupa Ray appreciated the organization; Mukta Dhara for their well-organized programme depicting the composite culture of the island .She also praised the Department of art and culture for their initiative of supporting cultural organizations to promote local talents. Folk songs presented by senior artist Mr B.K.Talukdar and magic show by Ms Priyanka Talukdar were the main attractions of the evening. Besides, Bhangra folk dance, chota Nagpuri Folk dance and gazals were also presented on the occasion.
This programme was organized as part of the new initiative undertaken by the Department of Art & Culture, A&N Administration to provide support to registered socio –cultural organizations of the islands to present cultural programmes based on classical, semi classical and folk themes. Dr.Rashida Iqbal, Incharge, Culture proposed the vote of thanks.
