Udaipur: (Vilas Janve) With lot of innovations in the infrastructure and presentation, Shilpgram Utsav 2016,a mega Cultural Festival came to end on 30 December night . A huge athering enjoyed a variety of dance forms on stage along with 'Jhnkar' instrumental musical ensemble. There were many groups who were invited for shorter period to give variety. The concluding phase included "Jolar Gayan" Band of Bangladesh which was indeed mesmerizing.
The Band presented melodious songs with high level of energy. Gotipua dance group led by Priyavart Pallai was an audio visual and treat.
Sambal Puri dance,Gudum Baja,Rathwa ni Gher,Lawani, Mayur Nritya,Kawadi Kadgam, Dholu Kunitha, Natwa and Sahariya swang entertained masses. Sidi Dhmal of Gujarat is invited every year for it charismatic acts and vibrant movements. Cracking tossed coconut on the head becomes climax of the Dance which is enjoyed by people year after years. Manganiyar singers with melodious folk songs and Mewati Jogis with their instrument 'Bhapang' always catch attention.
Nearly 600 artistes and 800 artisans made this Mela memorable. Enhanced numbers of food stalls provided varied taste including traditional and popular cuisine. Street performers entertained visitors.
Sikandar Abbas ,Bahurupia from Gujarat interacted with people indifferent characters and proved his enormous talent.
'Hiwadi ri hook' gave chance to a good number of artistes to present their ability.Almost all the youngsters having mobile cameras captured numerous memories of this festival and shared with world on social media. Congrats to team WZCC , their Director and supporters.
