Monday marked the end of the eleven-day Ganga-Jamuna Sangskritik Utsab 2022 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
Known as a marquee cultural and drama event in Bangladesh, the festival’s closing ceremony took place at the BSA’s National Theatre Hall.
Cultural Affairs Secretary Abul Mansur joined the closing ceremony alongside Ganga-Jamuna Sangskritik Utsab Parshad convener Ghulam Quddus, Sammilita Sangskritik Jote Vice-President Jhuna Chowdhury, Bangladesh Dance Artistes’ Association President Minu Haque and more.
After the closing ceremony, theatre group Loko Natyadal presented “Tapaswi o Tarangini,” directed by Liaquat Ali Lucky.
Also, Nattokendro showcased Punnah at the BSA’s Experimental Theatre Hall, Ethic presented “Rajdrohi” in the BSA’s Studio Theatre Hall, and Sylhet-based Kathakali presented “Che’r Cycle” at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in the capital.
From October 21 to October 31, the Ganga-Jamuna Sangskritik Utsab Parishad hosted the 11-day cultural festival at the BSA’s National Theatre Hall, Experimental Theatre Hall, Studio Theatre Hall, National Music-Dance-Recitation Auditorium, Open Stage, and Bangladesh Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim auditorium.
A total of 122 troupes from Bangladesh and India performed at the cultural festival. Three Indian troupes – Aneek, Naye Natua – and dance troupe Chhandey Chhandey Halisahar enthraled the audience at the festival.
Also, 80 performers presented solo performances at the festival.
Source: United News of Bangladesh