An exotic fare
On December 16, under the aegis of Shadhona -- A Centre for Advancement of South Asian Dance and Music, 10 lathials from Kishoreganj and Netrokona and 10 dancers from Dhaka participated in 'Muktadhara IV', an international theatre festival organised by Janasanskriti, A Centre for Theatre of the Oppressed, says a press release. Theatre groups from 23 countries participated in the festival. Janasanskriti has been taking forward the work of Brazilian Theatre activist Augusto Boal who popularised community theatre.
Dhaka performers presented lathi khela from the Boulai Estate of Kishoreganj, Raibeshe dance and a presentation based on the fusion of lathi khela and fire-dance choreographed by Shabbir Ahmad Khan Biju. The performances were greatly appreciated by the audience.
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