Colourful dance sequences of the programme

The second National Dance Festival 2005 drew a large audience at Rajshahi recently. The function organised by the Bangladesh Nrittyo Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS) was marked by colourful programmes at the district council auditorium.

Hasib Panna, Rajshahi unit of BNSS, presided over a discussion that followed dance presentations by a number of dance-groups from Dhaka, Naogaon and Rajshahi.

Child artistes of Nupur Ideal Education Institute, presen|ed a folk dance while Benzir Akhtar Sumi presented a dance with a classical song.

Daffodil Kindergarten Dance Department of Dhaka presented a group dance with folk song. Spondon Nrittyaloy of Rajshahi, Dhrupodi Nrittya Shilpi Sanghtha, Butpatti Nrittyaloy's children group delighted the audience with their presentation.

Nikkon Shilpi Ghosti displayed a dance on the freedom fighters which was one of the main attractions. The artistes also presented a tribal dance with Holud Gandar Phul and a santal dance accompanied with dhol.

Dolon and Jhonkar Group of Rajshahi presented a classical dance.

Nupur dance group presented a dance piece with the popular song Ami Banglar gan gai. The enthusiastic crowd included university teachers as well as people from all walks of life.