India has a rich culture and heritage which is distinct and unique in its own way. In an attempt to bring together the vibrancy of cultures on one platform, Sangeet Natak Akademi will present ‘Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India’, organised by Ministry of Culture, government of India, from March 25-27 at Meghdoot Complex in the national Capital.
The three-day Festival will encompass symposiums, film screenings, Buddhist chantings and performances. A symposium on ‘focus on capacity building in the context of ICH of India’ by ICH experts will mark the commencement of the festival on the first day of the event.
Following events including a film screening, chantings by Buddhist Chanting of Ladak, J&K by liker Monastry-Ladakh, Vedic chanting of Yajur-Veda by Prof. Yugal kishor Mishra and Vedic scholars from UP, etc will take place on the same day at Meghdoot theatre-IV.
The second day will see a symposium on the topic ‘focus on ICH Related Safeguarding Practices’; film screening; Ramman-religious festival and ritual theatre of Garhwal Himalayas; Buddhist chanting of Ladak, J&K by Spituk and Liker Monastry, Ladakh; Vedic chanting of Rig-Veda; Kalbelia dance performance by Gulabo Devi & Troupe from Rajasthan, etc. Another symposium on ‘focus on documentation of ICH’ conducted by ICH experts; film screenings; Ramlila- a traditional performance of Ramayana by a group from Odisha and Buddhist chanting by Buddhist monasteries of Arunachal Pradesh; Vedic chanting of Sam-Veda; Chhau dance performances by groups respectively from Jharkhand, Odisha and west Bengal, will be organised on the last day.
Events to showcase traditional craftsmanship will also be held including Thatheras by Community Artisans of ‘Jandiala Guru De Thathere’, Punjab; Chhau mask and headgear making and Rajasthani Kathputli making.