Two popular indigenous art forms-maaljora gaan and jatra pala- were presented by the traditional artistes on the concluding day of the two-day programme organised by Chhayanaut
at its auditorium on Friday.
The festival titled Desh Ghorer Gaan was organised marking the late cultural personality and journalist Wahidul Haque’s 80th birth anniversary, which actually falls on March 16.
Traditional Maljora song from the greater Mymensingh region was presented by Baul Sunil Karmokar and Baul Sirajuddin Khan Pathan from Maymensingh district with acoustics of dhol, violin and harmonium.
The performance was very similar to another popular traditional art form called kabir larai, in which also two singers debate on a fixed topic.
But, the uniqueness of the maljora musical presentation performed by the duo was that they argued with each other on the question of religion and humanism taking references from different religious beliefs including Islam and Hinduism.
Ultimately, both of the singers come to one point, and uphold humanism over region.
It was followed by a popular jatra pala titled Rupban presented by Keya Jatra Unit from Lakshmipur district.
The audience enjoyed the popular love story between Rupban and Rahim Badsha presented by the troupe in music-dialogue form.
‘The musical argument between the two bauls was really entertaining and touching also. It is quite a new experience to me,’ said Junaid Karim, a music student of Chhayanaut.
-With New Age input
