In Bangladeshi dance the sub continental classical forms occupy a dominating position. Folk- forms and themes along with tribal, folk and social dances are widely practiced. Sautala and Monipuri tribal dances are best known and popular in the country. In popularizing and establishing different forms of dance, dramas, various institutions and academies are playing laudable role.
The three district categories
of Music in Bangladesh
are classical, folk and modern. Classical music-both vocal and instrumental is
an integral part of the tradition and culture of the people of the region. This
art developed mostly during the Turkish rule in this Sub-Himalayan region. Folk
music is suffused with mysticism and folk-lore and through ages was nurtured and
development by the village poets and folk singers. In modern Bengali songs and
music foreign traits have been blended with the traditional forms. The beauty
of the Bangla songs has been accentuated by rich lyrics to which the famous
poets have contributed profusely. The western music has had deep impact on
contemporary music and orchestration. There are two kinds of theatre in Bangladesh. One
is modern theatre and the other is Jatra or Folk theatre. Jatra is a form of
open air rural opera which depicts mythological episodes, love-lore and acts of
heroism and historical events and characters. This form of places is an old
tradition and part of Bangladeshi heritage and hugely popular in rural areas.
Modern plays took root mostly during the Britiish period. The modern theatre
got a momentum after the independence of the country. In both forms of theatre
there are over two hundred amateur groups all over Bangladesh who are involved in
regular stage performances. Winter is the Jatra season but modern theatre
groups are involved in regular stage performance.
This Post is collected from Bangladesh
Department of films and publications
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