National Bhojpuri Folk Dance Competition

Our Grade 7 and 8 students of Gaëtan Raynal State College participated in the National Bhojpuri Folk Dance Competition in line with the philosophy of UNESCO, under the theme “protecting our heritage and fostering creativity”. All of this was organized by Hindu Girls’ College.

The preliminaries were held on Monday 24 July 2017 and they were among the 10 finalists. The final was held on Saturday 5 August 2017 at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture.

They won the 1st prize and the best choreography was awarded to Mrs Deerpaul. The girls worked very hard and rehearsed throughout the winter school holidays. Their efforts were commendable. WE MUST GIVE A BIG BRAVO TO OUR EXTREMELY TALENTED GIRLS!!!

They all want to give a heartfelt gratitude to Mrs Rekha Deerpaul who was the former dance lecturer and who constantly guided and assisted in choreographing the dance.

No dance can be a success without good music and a good team work. Therefore we must all applaud the artists who contributed to that wonderful show:

• Singer: Mrs Sangeeta Deerpaul Sharma

• Tabla, Dholak, Lotta/camach: Mr Anand Chuttoo

• Flute: Mr Mrinal Bucktowar

• Harmonium: Mr Ashwin Jodhin (special thanks to him who did a marvelous job by meticulously re-arrange the music)

• At the costume designing: Mrs Hansa Gobin

• For the splendid make-up: Mr Indiren Mooneesamy

They give all their acknowledgements to the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for granting permission for the utilisation of the Bhojpuri Song entitled “Hamar Dekh Sobhela” from “Swarna Chakra” produced by the MGI. They also thank the Rector Mrs. Awootar, the Senior Educator , Mr. Ramma, parents, family and friends for their support.

The students participating were:

Ramlowat Simran

Simran Rughoo

Manvi Boodhun

Estelle Zama

Rakshita Seeboruth

Joy ram Yakata

Watch the video of the dance. Click on videos