Highlights of Vietnam - India cultural exchange program through traditional art

On the evening of March 28, at Tam Chuc National Tourist Area, the People's Committee of Ha Nam province, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Nam province coordinated with the Embassy of India to organize a Holi folk performance by artists from the Pratibha Kala Kendra folk dance troupe (India). The program contributes to enhancing cultural understanding, fostering friendship, connecting and developing cooperation between localities of India and Ha Nam province in the coming time as well as introducing and promoting the image of Ha Nam land and people to international friends.

Delegates attending the program

At the program, the artists of the Pratibha Kala Kendra folk dance troupe brought to the Ha Nam audience 5 dance performances, with different stories revolving around the life and love of Krishna and Radha and the spring festival. The stories were expressed through music and folk movements, unique costumes imbued with Indian cultural identity.

Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India, presented a souvenir to the representative of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Nam.

The first act, "Brajvandna", recreates the prayer ritual in memory of Lord Krishna and Radha, which often opens events to wish for success. The second act, "MayurRaas", tells the story of Radha's love for Lord Krishna, with the special feature that the artists transform into the form of peacocks, symbolizing nature, expressing the message of spreading love to the world and humanity.

Ha Nam people were excited and delighted to enjoy for the first time the impressive performance of artists from the Indian folk dance troupe Pratibha Kala Kendra.

The third act is a segment of the dance "Raasleela", which depicts the bond between Lord Krishna and his devotees. The fourth act is "Barsaneki Lathamar Holi", a traditional dance performed during the festival of Holi (Colors), a springtime festival in northern India. The final act is Phoolonki Holi (Holi and Flowers), a celebratory dance with flowers during the festival of Holi.

Some Vietnamese folk art performances by People's Artist Pham Hai Hau and artists of Ha Nam Cheo Art Troupe at the program

Interspersed with the program are performances of Vietnamese folk art by People's Artist Pham Hai Hau and artists of the Ha Nam Cheo Art Troupe such as: folk songs " Inviting Betel", "Ba Quan"; Cheo singing "Spring Emotions; Chau Van Performance - Co Be Thuong Ngan...) to create cultural and artistic exchange; strengthen friendship and cultural exchange between the two countries; contribute to promoting the people, culture and homeland of Ha Nam to international friends.

Ha Nam audience recorded impressive images at the exchange and folk art performance of Indian and Ha Nam artists.

Speaking at the program, Mr. Ngo Thanh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the province, said: The history of Vietnam - India relations originated from the process of cultural and religious exchange more than 2,000 years ago and was built and nurtured by the leaders of the two countries. More than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations , despite the complicated fluctuations of the regional and world situation, Vietnam - India has always maintained a sustainable friendship and increasingly developed well in many fields .

In recent years, along with focusing all resources on socio-economic development and promoting foreign investment, Ha Nam province has also paid great attention to foreign affairs and international cultural cooperation with diverse content and forms. The province has coordinated with the Embassy and many foreign localities (including India) to successfully organize large-scale cultural and sports exchange events, meeting the people's need to enjoy art.

Betel leaves folded in phoenix wings were brought on stage by Ha Nam artists to invite guests to participate in the program.

The Vietnam - India cultural exchange and traditional art performance program is a very meaningful event, through which the unique culture and traditional art of India are introduced and promoted to the majority of Ha Nam people right at home. At the same time, it is also an opportunity to enhance cultural understanding, foster friendship, connect and cooperate for development between localities of India and Ha Nam province in the coming time as well as introduce and promote the image of Ha Nam land and people to international friends.

Led by renowned choreographer and artistic director Pratibha Sharma, the Pratibha Kala Kendra folk dance troupe comprises talented Indian dancers, musicians and costume designers. Renowned for their vibrant performances of traditional Indian folk dances, the Pratibha Kala Kendra performances present a kaleidoscope of Indian culture, featuring a wide variety of folk dances from different parts of the country, most notably from the Braj region.

The Pratibha Kala Kendra folk dance troupe’s tour in Vietnam took place from March 26-31 in the provinces and cities of Hanoi, Ha Nam, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai and Yen Bai. In addition to the exciting performances, the tour also included workshops, giving the audience the opportunity to learn about the history, dance techniques and characteristics of Indian folk dances from the artists themselves.

March 29, 2024

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