The Bihar government in association with ICCR will showcase folk forms of state like Jhijhiya, Hurka, Magahi Jhumar, and Kajri to the world stage, an official said.바카라 웹사이트
Days after signing the Memorandum바카라 웹사이트of바카라 웹사이트Understanding바카라 웹사이트(MoU)바카라 웹사이트with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the Art and Culture Department바카라 웹사이트of Bihar government has initiated the process of selecting famous folk dancers, singers, and artists to be sent abroad for performances as part of ICCR's Horizon Series Programme (HSP), the official said.바카라 웹사이트
"As per the MoU, ICCR will assist Bihar in promoting its art forms/talent in India and abroad by participation of state artists in HSP. ICCR will also facilitate visits of state cultural troupes for participation in prominent international festivals and cultural events abroad", Deepak Anand, Additional Secretary, Art, Culture and Youth department (Bihar government) told PTI.
"Folk artists performing Jhijhia, Hurka, Magahi Jhumar, Kajri, Mithila's Sama-Chakeva festival, etc will be selected and will be sent abroad for performances as part of HSP programme. Besides, preferences will also be given to folk artists/ troupes who perform Kajri, Jharni Dance바카라 웹사이트and Sohar Khelawana Bidesiya songs", said Anand.바카라 웹사이트
He said Bihar has so many things to show the world. Being one바카라 웹사이트of바카라 웹사이트the oldest regions바카라 웹사이트of바카라 웹사이트the world, Bihar maintains its wonderful바카라 웹사이트profile.바카라 웹사이트"Folk songs and dances of the state are quite popular outside India", he said.바카라 웹사이트
While Jhijhiya is a prayer dance that originated in the Koshi region of Bihar and is performed during droughts, Magahi Jhumar dance is usually presented in the form of a duet, where male and female dancers play the role of husband and wife in rural areas of the state, said Anand.바카라 웹사이트
"Famous Sama Chakeva바카라 웹사이트of Mithila region is a festival of unity. Usually, the celebration starts from the night of바카라 웹사이트Chhath puja is quite popular. Besides, Bidesiya바카라 웹사이트is another folk performance from바카라 웹사이트Bihar바카라 웹사이트that is very popular outside India also", the additional secretary said. 바카라 웹사이트
"Assisting ICCR in identifying outstanding cultural groups/artists, including new young talents in other areas바카라 웹사이트- literary, intellectual and academic fields, sculpture, cuisine, textiles, handicrafts and architecture, is also part of the MoU," Anand said.바카라 웹사이트
Facilitation of study camps for foreign students, tours and camps for the promotion of state tourism and cultural heritage in Bihar is also part of the MoU, he said, adding this will strengthen cultural relations and mutual바카라 웹사이트understanding바카라 웹사이트between Bihar and other countries.
(With PTI inputs)
