India is known for its rich cultural diversity across the world, and Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is giving its artists a platform to showcase the same under one roof. The talents will be performing at the prestigious 55th International Film Festival of India, being held in Panaji, Goa. The dance performances are being conducted as part of IFFiesta on the sidelines of IFFI 2024.
CBC Brings Cultural Extravaganza to IFFI
Through a series of captivating cultural programmes, folk and classical dance forms from various regions of India are being performed at different venues of IFFI 2024. Each dance form tells a unique story and embodies the local customs, rituals, and spirituality of its region, making it a spectacular visual and artistic experience for the film buffs at IFFI. celebrating the country’s vibrant traditions and artistic heritage.
Over 110 talented artists from across the nation are participating in the event, representing a wide array of regional dance styles.
The performances are being organised by various CBC regional offices, including those from Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Jammu, Chennai, Himachal Pradesh, Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi.
The following performances are being featured:
Sattriya, Bhortaal, Deodhani, and Bihu Dance from Assam – Presented by CBC Guwahati
Gussadi Dance from Telangana – Presented by CBC Hyderabad
Odissi from Odisha – Presented by CBC Bhubaneswar
Rouf from Kashmir – Presented by CBC Jammu Region
Karakattam from Tamil Nadu – Presented by CBC Chennai
Mohiniyattam from Kerala – Presented by CBC Kerala
Sirmour Nati, Dagyali, and Deep Dance from Himachal Pradesh – Presented by CBC Himachal Pradesh
Jogathi and Deepam Dance from Karnataka – Presented by CBC Bengaluru
Lavni Dance and Mujra from Maharashtra – Presented by CBC Pune
Cheri and Kalbeliya Dances from Rajasthan and Jhijhiya Dance from Bihar – Presented by CBC Delhi