Lokdarshan: A Vibrant Folk Dance Extravaganza in Udalguri

A two-day traditional folk dance extravaganza, "Lokdarshan," concluded on Sunday at the Sri Govinda Mishra Library premises in Nijdola, Udalguri district. Jointly organized by the Eastern Zone Cultural Center, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in association with the "Bhaoria" cultural group of Kamrup, the event aimed to promote the rich cultural heritage of various ethnic groups.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Gaon Pradhan of Nijdola village Basundhar Rabha as the chief guest, while folk singer Bulumoni Deka lit the inaugural lamp. Dr. Jayanta Kumar Deka inaugurated the cultural evening.

The extravaganza showcased over a dozen dance forms, including the rhythmic beats of Bihu, the colorful Jhumur performed by the Adivasi community, Koch-Rajbongshi Nritya, Rabha folk dance, and the Bagrumba folk dance of the Bodos.

Bhaoria cultural group Chief Organizer Gautam Kumar Das, Bhaoria Udalguri Convenor Jonmani Saikia, and journalist Shajid Khan were also present at the event.