Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi to host series of online talks

Amritsar, June 27

The Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi is organising a series of creative experiences and talks on theater, music and folk dances online. The series has been curated and conceived by Kewal Dhaliwal, president, Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi, and aims to keep focus on the creative activities that came to a screeching halt due to the lockdown.

The series began on June 21 and will run till June 30. It has already featured stalwarts like Bansi Kaul and Surjit Patar addressing the revival of art and cultural activities, while the world tries to adapt to post covid-19 life. “We will now be hosting a session on the Lok Dhadi and other folk traditions of Punjab. This session will feature Navjot Singh Mandair, a researcher and a Dhadi performer, who will give insights into how things have been shaping up for the art form and artists over the years,” informed Dhaliwal.

Another session revolves around the discussion of the relevance of Nachar, a folk genre of giddha. “We have been inviting prominent artists and experts to discuss the revival of these folk arts forms. There are many folk art communities who have been severely hit by the lockdown. They need audience, live performances and a stage to earn money and keep their art alive,”said Dhaliwal. — TNS