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Bhari Gan is a traditional dramatic art form found among the Rabha Tribes of Assam in Goalpara and its neighbouring areas. It is basically consists chorus singing by a group of performers with some dramatic representations. The main constituents of this folk form are - the Mul who lead the…
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  Summary of the interview -   Interviewee: Dr. Nabin Chandra Sharma Interviewer: Arup Bordoloi Language of Interview: Assamese   Dr Nabin Chandra Sharma is a septuagenarian scholar and a renowned folklorist of the state of Assam. In this audio-visual discussion the retired Head of Department,…
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  Summary of the interview -   Interviewee : Sri Ushini Rabha Interviewer: Arup Bordoloi Language of Interview: Assamese   This is an audio-visual interview of a Bhari Gan practitioner discussing the general aspects of the theatrical art form. The interviewee Sri Ushini Rabha is a ‘Mul’, i.e. a…
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  The most striking feature of the Bhari Gan theatre tradition of the Rabha tribes of Assam are the heavy wooden masks that are used for various characters of the play. The features of these masks are so unique and bold that they draw the attention of any viewer. It is the eye-catching masks that,…
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  Assam has a long and strong tradition of dance, drama and music. Ankiya Bhaona, Oja Pali, Dhuliya-bhaoriya, Khuliya-bhaoriya, Putala-nach and Kushan Gan are a variety of dramatic forms that enrich the performing arts tradition of the state. Among these age-old theatrical genres of the region…
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Among the variety of traditional dramatic art forms found in Assam, Bhari Gan holds a distinctive place. The art form is found in some pockets of the Goalpara District and its adjoining areas bordering Meghalaya. This folk drama is practised by the Rabha community, more particularly by its Pati-…
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