Traditional dance to celebrate IDD in Pabna

To celebrate International Dance Day, Shadhona -- a centre for advancement of South Asian Culture – held a dance programme at Chhayanaut on Tuesday. The performances included Monipuri, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kathak and a multimedia dance performance project with underprivileged children from 'Shishu Neer'. Photo: Ridwan Adid Rupon

International Dance Day was observed on a festive note in Pabna. Leading dance organisation Gontobbo organised the festival on Monday at the Pabna Town Hall premises.

Dancers of the district brought out a colourful procession that made its way through the main streets of the district headquarters.

Earlier, organiser of Gontobbo, Badrun Nahar was the key speaker at a discussion, while others who participated were president of Samilito Sangskritik Jote Faridul Islam Khokon, cultural activist Biplob Bhoumik and dancers Mrinmoy and Tonmoy.

The speakers said dance is one of the most difficult art forms to master.

They urged young dancers to practice dance forms like Bharatnatyam and Kathak, instead of following western forms, adding that a true artiste must know the roots of dance.

Later, the artistes performed dances highlighting the seasons of Bangladesh as well as classical dances.

Young members of Gontobbo perform at the programme. Photo: Star

Autonu, Shinchan, Shithi, Aunti, Choa, Rijhi, Konka, Prapti, Adrita, Mayesha and Dipu performed traditional dances of spring. Prominent dancer of the district, Muntakim Md. Ibrahim Tonmoy conducted the dance festival.