A Bangladeshi dance group Dhriti Nartanalaya performed in the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra on Saturday, 22 February.
From 4.30 to 6.00 pm in the stage-6 their performance depicted the struggles of people of Bangladesh under the leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
A group of 8 renowned Bangladeshi dancers vividly portrayed the struggle of the independence of Bangladesh under the leadership of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the nation.
Warda Rihab Source: Supplied
Dance in Bangladesh is predominantly folk-based. It has its own distinct pattern which evolved from its history, tradition, customs, beliefs, observances and celebrations. Folk dances of Bangladesh are reflections of a rural lifestyle. It has its distinctive essence, which is largely associated with weddings, rural activities like fishing, planting, harvesting etc.
A leading dance troupe of Bangladesh Dhriti Nartanalaya, through classical and fusion performances, depicted life and living of beautiful Bangladesh, and the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent country through a long struggle.
"Dhriti Nartanalaya" is a cultural organization promoting the classical and contemporary culture of Bangladesh. It was founded by Warda Rihab, a renowned classical Manipuri dancer, who besides her own genre of classical dance, has also been working with a fusion of dance forms.
The founder of the Dhrity Nartanalaya Ms Warda Rihab spoke to SBS Bangla.
Listen to Warda Rihab's full interview in Bangla with the audio player above.
Dhriti Nartanalaya. Source: SBS Bangla
