Garo songs take centre stage
Artistes of Askipara Garo Cultural Group perform at the programme. Photo: STAR
Artistes of Askipara Garo Cultural Group in Haluaghat upazila performed traditional Garo songs at the auditorium of CARITAS' regional office. The cultural event marked the opening of a regional consultation meeting organised by Bangladesh Adivasi Forum and ILO Office in Dhaka.
The indigenous artistes began the show with a choral rendition of a patriotic song in the Garo language, “Nimriri Bangla sanga, aanga achia, yea Bangla sang, Bangla sang,” which means, "I was born in this beautiful country and Bangladesh is my country."
Kuhelika Richhil led other members -- Dhalia Richhil, Silvia Richhil, Jui Richhil, Dhannya Rema, Mohati Rema, Tuly Labanya Mrong and Poritosh Drong. Shimul Rangsa and Nirmal Nokrek played on 'damas' (a special type of drums used by Garos).
Raja Devasish Roy, Chakma circle chief, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, CHT Affairs, Environment and Forest Ministry attended the event. Among others, Bishop Paul Ponen Kubi of Mymensingh Diocese; ILO representatives from Bangladesh and New Delhi; chairman of Tribal Welfare Association Central Committee, advocate Promode Mankin; general secretary of Bangladesh Adivasi Forum Sanjeeb Drong; chairman of Joyeshahi Adivasi Council Ajoy A. Mree; Mymensingh Municipality Mayor, advocate Mahmud Al Nur Tareq and CARITAS Regional Director Theophil Nokrek attended the programme.
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