Jaipur, 18 November. At the 44th India International Trade Fair being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, a special cultural evening was organised on the occasion of Rajasthan Day. Aligned with this year’s theme, “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, the event featured mesmerising performances by Rajasthani folk artists along with Assam’s traditional Bihu dance, enthralling the audience.
The programme, held on Tuesday at the Amphitheatre Hall of Pragati Maidan, began with a lamp-lighting ceremony by the chief guest, Ms. Anju Om Prakash, Additional Resident Commissioner of Rajasthan. She was welcomed with a bouquet by Ms. Deepali Sharma, Deputy Director, Rajasthan Tourism Welcome Centre.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Sharma shared that folk artists from both Rajasthan and Assam performed under the theme Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The cultural evening, which lasted over two hours, opened with a soulful presentation by Bhungar Khan from Barmer, featuring Khartal percussion and traditional Rajasthani singing.
This was followed by an enthralling series of performances by Moru Sapera from Jaipur, including Chari dance, Ghoomar, and Kalbelia. The dancers captivated the audience with their remarkable flexibility, bending their bodies like rubber dolls and demonstrating astonishing movements. Their act of lifting rings using only their mouth and eyelids earned thunderous applause.
Next, Jaipur’s Mahaveer Nath Group presented the graceful Bhavai dance.
Thereafter, Assam’s Brahmaputra North East Group (Darrang) showcased the iconic traditional Bihu dance, adding vibrant energy to the event.
The programme concluded with a colourful Mayur (Peacock) Dance performance by Vishnu Sharma and his team from Deeg, Bharatpur, leaving the audience cheering with joy. Their lively enactment of “Phoolon ki Holi” filled Pragati Maidan with the festive essence of Braj.
