New Delhi, Delhi, 26th of November, 2024 : The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is hosting Safarnama – a Multimedia Exhibition and also showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity through its artists under Song & Drama division, at Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa. The programme is being conducted as part of ‘IFFiesta’ on the sidelines of IFFI 2024.
Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Shri Sanjay Jaju, together with Eminent Film Actor and Producer Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao, had inaugurated the multimedia exhibition titled ‘Safarnama: Evolution of Indian Cinema’ at the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024.
CBC’s Safarnama: A Cultural Extravaganza at IFFI 55
As part of centenary celebrations, IFFI 2024 is paying tribute to Indian cinema legends – Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Tapan Sinha, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. CBC has been instrumental in hosting immersive exhibitions designing the exhibition over 3000 square feet and giving the visitor an immersive cinematic experience through virtual reality panels too. The multimedia exhibition is set up with a view to reach out to people regarding India’s rich cinematic tradition and history.
Through a series of captivating cultural programmes, folk and classical dance forms from various regions of India are being performed at different venues of IFFI 2024, celebrating the country’s vibrant traditions and artistic heritage. Each dance form tells a unique story and embodies the local customs, rituals, and spirituality of its region, making it a spectacular visual and artistic experience for the film buffs at IFFI.
Over 110 talented artists from across the nation are participating in the event, representing a wide array of regional dance styles.
The performances are being organized by various CBC regional offices, including those from Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Jammu, Chennai, Himachal Pradesh, Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi.
The following performances are being featured:
- Sattriya, Bhortaal, Deodhani, and Bihu Dance from Assam – Presented by CBC Guwahati
- Gussadi Dance from Telangana – Presented by CBC Hyderabad
- Odissi from Odisha – Presented by CBC Bhuvneshwar
- Rouf from Kashmir – Presented by CBC Jammu Region
- Karakattam from Tamil Nadu – Presented by CBC Chennai
- Mohiniyattam from Kerala – Presented by CBC Kerala
- Shirmor Nati, Dagyyali, and Deep Dance from Himachal Pradesh – Presented by CBC Himachal
- Jogathi and Deepam Dance from Karnataka – Presented by CBC Bengaluru
- Lavni Dance and Mujra from Maharashtra – Presented by CBC Pune
- Cheri and Kalbeliya Dances from Rajasthan and Jhijhiya Dance from Bihar – Presented by CBC Delhi
We have curated the colourful clicks from ‘Safarnama’. Here are a few glimpses of the cultural performances organised by various CBC regional offices at IFFI 2024 venues.
Rouf from Kashmir – Presented by CBC Jammu Region
Odissi from Odisha – Presented by CBC Bhubaneswar
Shirmor Nati, Dagyyali, and Deep Dance from Himachal Pradesh – Presented by CBC Himachal
Cheri and Kalbeliya Dances from Rajasthan and Jhijhiya Dance from Bihar, Haryanvi Dance Presented by CBC Delhi
Sattriya, Bhortaal, Deodhani, and Bihu Dance from Assam – Presented by CBC Guwahati
Jogathi Dance and Deepam Dance from Karnataka – Presented by CBC Bengaluru
Lavni Dance and Mujra from Maharashtra – Presented by CBC Pune
Gussadi Dance from Telangana – Presented by CBC Hyderabad
Karakattam from Tamil Nadu – Presented by CBC Chennai
Glimpses From ‘Safarnama’
About IFFiesta:
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 launched IFFIESTA, a spectacular entertainment extravaganza, from 21st November to 28th November at the picturesque Kala Academy in Panjim, Goa. Designed to celebrate the magic of films, music, art, and food, the festival brought communities together through a captivating fusion of culture and entertainment
Entertainment Arena in and around Kala Academy is focused for youth. A Carnival Parade around the ‘Journey of Indian Cinema’ was also organised as part of the IFFiesta on 22nd November.
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