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BCT students dazzle

— Photo: K.R. Deepak

well done: Parameswara Rao, founder of BCT, patting the children after their performance on the concluding day of the 24-hour non-stop folk art performance at Swarna Bharati Indoor Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

VISAKHAPATNAM: Even after performing non-stop for 24 hours, the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the children of Bhagavathula Charitable Trust Model School, on the concluding day of the ‘24-hour non-stop children's folk art programme' organised by Bhagavathula Charitable Trust (BCT) and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, were astonishing. Without a trace of fatigue, the children presented six folk art forms with immaculate perfection and grace.

Expressing pleasure after the completion of the event, BCT founder B.V. Parameswara Rao said the students had exceeded the expectations by their sheer determination and unfathomable spirit. “These folk art forms require more than a year's practice. But the children had learned the art forms within eight days, which was quite remarkable,” he said. For testing their skill and stamina, the students successfully performed the folk art forms in 15 villages before their final show in the city. The programme that covered six folk art forms- Kolatam, Burrakatha, Jamukulu, Chitikelu, Tappetagullu and Dappu dance – was organised as part of the efforts of BCT to revive folk art forms.

Commissioner of Police J. Poornachandra Rao, who was chief guest, appreciated the dedication of the students and their efforts in presenting traditional folk art forms.

Dr. Rao said the youth in the city were trapped in a “pseudo-culture”, they neither completely followed the western tradition nor were they aware of the rich history of Indian culture. “We must give them a chance to understand our culture and tradition. It is deplorable to find the youngsters drawn towards several vices like drinking and smoking at vulnerable ages. The medium of folk art forms is a very vibrant platform to convey strong messages to the public,” he added.

Municipal Commissioner V.N. Vishnu, Madras Music and Dance Academy secretary Pappu Venugopala Rao, BCT secretary B. Rama Murthy, Vignan School Dance Director Muralibabu, Aeka Academy Director Anita Shanmughanathan, Mr. Poornachandra Rao and Mr. Patrudu were present.

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