Shilpa Kanon

Shilpa Kanan is a socio-cultural organization based in Nangaon, a small town in Assam, that has been initiating a variety of activities along with its residents in recent years. During this time it has conducted theatre workshops, prepared productions and staged performances on a regular basis. Having noticed the natural affinity that children seem to have towards art, the group has formed a 'Children's Club' that trains them in painting, music, dance and acting. For those children who come from families that are economically weak, free training is provided. Up till now fifty children have already received training in various subjects in the 'Children's Club'. Shilpa Kanan's aim is not only to train children, but also to show them a path and perspective conducive to the building and development of a healthy society.

Items to be performed:

Bihu - The Bihu is the most important festival of Assam, and the dance by the same name is an integral part of Assamese culture. It is performed by Assamese boys and girls. During the performance of this dance the boys wear a dhoti-muga-kurta and the girls wear a muga-mekhala-chadar. The use of the 'phoolam gamosha', the traditional Assamese hand-woven towel is essential during this celebration. The traditional folk musical instruments used are the dhol pepa, gogona and taal.
 Dhol Badon - The dhol is a musical instrument with folk origins and the word 'badon' means playing on it. During the bihu celebrations there are many instances of performers playing the dhol. On such occasions the dholla, or the man playing the dhol, presents various bihu songs set to the music and rhythm of the dhol.
Husori - The husori is yet another traditional dance item related to the bihu festival. Performed by a group of men, it is takes place on the occasion of Rangali Bihu in the month of April. During this time the men dance the husori in the houses of people and seek their blessings in return.
Jhumur - This dance is a famous tribal folk dance and is performed by the tribal men and women belonging to the states of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa, who come to Assam to work in the tea
gardens.
Naari (The Women) - The dance-drama titled 'Naari' is based on the trails and dilemmas of Assamese society. It has been put together by collecting and synthesizing various folk traditions and expressions of Assam, a merger that has also resulted in the infusion of a considerable degree of modernity in the item.
Satriya - This dance item, which is believed to have been performed by Sri Krishna, is the only dance form of Assam to have received classical status. The Krishna leela dances are an integral part of traditional Assamese theatre that is known as Ankia Bhoana and was developed by Srimata Sankara Deva.

Contact:
Shilpa Kanon: C/o.Sh. Gopal Hazarika Vill. Panigaon, Dist. Nagaon Assam-782001 Mr. Gaurav Hazarika 09864490669, 09864163723

* Programme subject to change

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