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Everything Tagore

Rabindra Utshab at Chhayanaut

inul Hassan
appeal to all the students and alumni (an estimated 40.000) of Chhayanaut to play an active role in presenting our cultural heritage to the world.
Professor Murshid said. "Tagore has a significant place in our culture, the influence of his works - - his songs, writings and plays are undeniable."
"His works have the ability to move people -- inspire and unite them. Tagore goes beyond national boundaries, he belongs to the world," he added.
"Globalisation is a system, often driven by greed. It seemingly benefits only a few and
poor Cecofn^even poorer deprived from their rights, much like during colonialism in Tagore’s time.
"In his works, Tagore had always spoken for the deprived, and highlighted the ill effects of greed in society. In today's world his works can inspire people the same way," Professor Murshid said.
A cultural programme followed the discussion. Teachers and students of Chhayanaut, including Partho Tanvir Noved, Nirjhar
Chowdhury, N i I o t p a 1 Shadhyo, Sejuti Barua, Shukla Pal, Satyam Kumar Debnath, Nilufar Jahan and others staged solo performances.
Among invited artistes were Swati Sarkar, Shimu Dey. Abhik Deb and Fahima Samad.
A solo dance performance by Warda Rihab was one of the highlights. Masuduzzaman recited portey.
"Culture is the true identity of a person and festivals make people aware of their cultural roots. We hope to hold more festivals on a regular basis. Festivals on NazndarQL Rdv. Rajnikant, traditional dance and more are on the cards," said Dr. Sanjida Khatun.
The evening session of the festival started at 5 pm. The session featured group performances by artistes of Bishwa Bina, Rabirashmi and Chhayanaut. Chhayanaut and Dhrupad Kalakendra staged dance performances.
The festival ends today. The closing session will start from 6 pm. BRAC Bank Ltd has sponsored the festival.
To celebrate Rabindranath Tagore, his works and philosophy, Chhayanaut is holding a two-day Rabindra Utshab' (festival) at Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban in Dhanmondi. The festival began yesterday. Leading and upcoming Tagore artistes of the country as well several cultural organisations are participating at the event
This is the first Rabindra Utshab by Chhayanaut. The organisation was founded in 1961. on the occasion of Tagore birth centenary.
The festival began with chief guest Professor Khan Sarwar Murshid lighting manga! prodip. Chhayanaut artistes sang 'Eto alo jaliechho* in the background.
Artistes of Chhayanut also staged group dance performances with the songs --'Prothom juger udoy digangoney' and "Joy tobo bichitro anando" -- marking the opening of the festival.
A short discussion followed. Partho Tanvir Noved, teacher of Chhayanaut, welcomed the audience. Among others, Dr. Sanjida Khatun, president of Chhayanaut. and Professor Khan Sarwar Murshid spoke at the event
"This festival aims at cele-, b^ung,.Kal)iodran^h
Dr. SailJi da Khatun*
Referring to a newspaper report about a father who was forced by local goons to blind his son, Dr. Sanjida Khatun said, "With social unrest on the rise, we are facing troubled times. Tagore's songs, his words can provide much-needed solace and can generate awareness against violence and crime among the masses."
In her speech, the Tagore exponent made an open