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'Adi Rang Mahotsav': The National Tribal Festival of Theatre, Music, Dance and Crafts...

December 4, 2015 9:54:50 AM IST
MTG editorial

The National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi in collaboration with the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Govt of Maharashtra, has for the third time organized the 'Adi Rang Mahotsav', a festival dedicated to celebrating tribal art and culture in the country.

The tribes in India have a rich repertory of folk songs, dances, oral history, narratives and are also rich in crafts and the other Arts such as painting. Apart from the performances and the other programmes which are planned for the festival, the Crafts mela will have 30 stalls that will be open from 11 am to 10 pm from 4th to 6th December 2015.

Professor Waman Kendre, Director, NSD, says that the Adi Rang festival focuses on the performing strength and the aesthetical richness of tribal expressions.

Ratan Thiyam, Chairman, NSD Society says, "India is a home of different cultures and people. Different tribes still inhabit the different parts of the country; especially the seven states of the North Eastern part of the country, and almost in each and every corner of the land, the distinctiveness of the tribes, their rituals, cultures, beliefs survive in unison with nature.

The inaugural takes place on 4th December 2015 at 7 pm.

Entry is free and open to all.

Venue: PL Deshpande auditorium, Ravindra Natya Mandir precincts, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.

To inquire about the various shows and programmes at the festival contact AK Barua on 9810329401.

Festival Dates: 4-6 December 2015.

Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.

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