Folk Fest- Saskatoon 2013-Bangladesh Pavilion
Entertainment schedule
August 16, 2013, Friday
Time
Programs
5:00
National
Anthems
Beautiful
Bangladesh
Bangladesh:
language
movement to
independence
5:10
5:25
Direction/
Choreography
Perormers
Documentary
Prima Hossain,
Zakir Hossain
5:40
Documentary
6:00
Lalon Shah
6:20
6:30
Break
Bangla School
1
7:00
Six Seasons of Nurul Amin,
Bangladesh
Priyanka Nandi
7:15
Mudra School
of Performing
Arts
7:30
Setar
7:45
Novanno
8:00
Bangladeshi
rock fusions
8:20
Break
8:40
Folk Dance
9:00
Mudra School
of Performing
Arts
9:20
Jatra
Documentary
Alma, Anika, Arpita, Ayesha, Dhau, Rehan,
Ehsham, Rishita, Jarin
Jebunnessa
Chapola
Ashok Ukil
Sneha
Mukherjee
Shelly
Program Highlights
Many lives were sacrificed to preserve and our practice mother tongue Bangla which is universally accepted
birth-right. On this day in 1952, several protesters were killed on the streets of Dhaka, capital of present day
Bangladesh, when police fired upon peaceful demonstrations. 21st February was proclaimed by UNESCO as
the International Mother Language Day. This musical combined dance performance will portray the journey of
our nation from the language movement to its identity as an independent country in the global map.
Fakir Lalon Shah is a saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker. In Bengali culture he has become
an icon of religious tolerance whose songs inspired and influenced many poets, social and religious
thinkers. This show will present Fakir Lalon’s work and philosophy. There would be also a Bengali costume
presentation through a fashion show.
Raj & Arup, Afra, Rifah, Swarup and Wasi (
Mago Doa koro Judhey Jabo--)Paroma,
Pushpita, Ahona, Afra & Rifah (Mago Vabna
Keno Koro, Amra Tomar Santi prio Santa
cheley--), Rodala & Wasi (Shai rel liner
Metho pathey daria Ma-Khoka Asbey---)
MC’s Aanas & Kasmiri Choreo:Prajjul &
Rodala
Priyanka, Tumpa, Trisha, Raisa, Sithi, Dhau,
Rehan, Ehsham, Orthi, Novera, Rishita,
Jarin, Fahmida, Kajol, Mira, Mosharraf
Sourav Ganguky, Roopam Sharma, Arpita,
Arthi. Novera, Jamila Rupawala, Nikita
Thakur, Sneha Mukherjee
This is the most supported performance by the children of Bangla Heritage Language School of Saskatoon.
The show is packed with three musical performances and a few short audio-visual presentations by the
children of the school under title of “My mother & My land-Bangladesh ”.
Bangladesh has six seasons that are characterized by changes in nature, blooms, colourful rice fields and
monsoon rain. The seasons are: Summer, Rainy season, Autumn, Pre winter, Winter and Spring. This show
through songs and dances will convey the essence and beauty of these six seasons.
This show is unique presentation from one of Indian guest artist, Sneha Mukherjee as gesture of friendship
with our neighbouring country India. The talented performer with his disciples will present a fusion of an
Indian folk and Bollywood song and a stylization of kathak with a popular Bollywood song.
Nasrin Nahar Shelly and Shahidul Alam
Khan Setar, Raj Nandi
This musical show comes with the instrument Sitar which is a very traditional and rare musical instrument in
Bangladesh. The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument founded in ancient Iran (Persia). "Sitar" in Persian
means "Sè" (Three) and "Tār" (String Pairs) hence the name "Sitar.
Prima Hossain,
Zakir Hossain
Arpita, Anika, Armugan, Ayesha, Rehan,
Ehsham, Rishita, Jarin, Palash, Putul, Zakir,
Fahmida,
UABSA
Band Line-up:
Hamid Zaman - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals;
Zahidul Islam - Vocals, Percussion ;
Saifuddin Molla - Guitar, Vocals ;Naser Yusuf
- Vocals, Percussion; Muntaseer Kainat Guitar
“Nobanno" is a pure Bangla word, which breaks into the syllables “Nobo” meaning “New” and “Aan-no”
meaning “grains”. Our program starts with the praise of the green landscape and fertile land . Rituals and
prayers to please God and asking for much needed rain for a bountiful crop are depicted through melodious
songs and intricate dances. When the rice fields glitter with golden paddy, it is time to bring the gold home.
Jubilant farmers send out calls to bring the harvest home. A good harvest brings joy to the farmers, brings
money to their coffer. Usually it is time in the rural Bangladesh to arrange wedding ceremonies and feasts.
Our last dance/musical in this segment presents a traditional wedding ceremony in Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi music is comprised of several genres that include folk, classical, baul, adhunik etc.
Modernization of Bangladeshi music occurred at different times, and rock music was introduced as a genre
back in the 1970s which grew quite rapidly and became very popular since then. A group of former and
current Bangladeshi students of University of Alberta will put forth acoustic renditions of some of the
Bangladeshi rock songs.
Prima Hossain
Alma, Arpita, Anika, Armugan, Ayesha,
Rehan, Ehsham, Trisha, Tumpa
This is a show on Folk Dance Medley that will portray the juvenile lashes for love, supreme romance and the
vows for togetherness in the life of a very naïve village girl of Bangladesh.
Sneha
Mukherjee
Sourav Ganguky, Roopam Sharma, Arpita,
Arthi. Novera, Jamila Rupawala, Nikita
Thakur, Sneha Mukherjee
This show is unique presentation from one of Indian guest artist, Sneha Mukherjee as gesture of friendship
with our neighbouring country India. The talented performer with his disciples will present a fusion of an
Indian folk and Bollywood song and a stylization of kathak with a popular Bollywood song.
Zakir Hossain,
Prima Hossain,
Nurul Huda
Palash
Zakir, Palash, Mosharraf, Ayesha, Jishu,
Rehan, Arpita, Anika, Raisa, Sithi, Hoque,
Shahina, Tumpa, Fahmida, Ehsham
Jatra is the musical folk-theatre that is very popular in Bangladesh. Jatras are often very melodramatic with
highly stylized delivery and exaggerated gestures and orations. Music being the key element of the Jatra,
much attention is placed on its selection; popular tunes are created and incorporated. Musicians sit on two
sides of the stage, carrying Dholak, pakhawaj, harmonium, tabla, flute, cymbals, trumpets, behala (violin) and
clarinet, all used to heighten the overall dramatic effect of performances that are already frenzied, plus most
of the singing is done by the actors themselves. Many of the songs were based on classical Ragas
Today’s play is “King’s Entertainment”. The play will be pictured on the celebration of the victory after the
heroic win over a fight for a territory. The member of Emperor’s parliament will rejoice the victory with
traditional “Kawali”song and duet dance.
9:40
10:00
Break
Bangla New
Year
Celebration
(Boishakh)
10:20
Six seasons of
Bangladesh
Nurul Amin,
Priyanka Nandi
10:40
Bangladeshi
Rock Fusions
UABSA
11:00
11:20
Documentary
Short film
Prima Hossain,
Zakir Hossain
Anika, Armugan, Ayesha, Dhau, Rehan,
Ehsham, Rishita, Jarin, Mukhor, Mosharraf,
Jishu, Palash, Zakir, Fahmida, Shahina,
Monty
Nobo-borsho means New Year that starts with huge celebrations in Bangladesh. The biggest one is called
Boishakhi mela, named after the first month in the Bengali calendar, Boishakh. Through a very fast beating
dance, our artists will send a welcoming call to announce the first day of the year followed by calls to little
ones to come and enjoy the colourful shows. Our depiction will take you to the dance of a snake charmer with
melodious tune. Bioscope and street hawkers selling fashionable bangles, hair bands are also part of the
attraction depicted by our artists.
Priyanka, Tumpa, Trisha, Raisa, Sithi, Dhau,
Bangladesh has six seasons that are characterized by changes in nature, blooms, colourful rice fields and
Rehan, Ehsham, Orthi, Novera, Rishita,
monsoon rain. The seasons are: Summer, Rainy season, Autumn, Pre winter, Winter and Spring. This show
Jarin, Fahmida, Kajol, Mira, Mosharraf
through songs and dances will convey the essence and beauty of these six seasons.
Band Line-up: Hamid Zaman - Guitar,
Bangladeshi music is comprised of several genres that include folk, classical, baul, adhunik etc.
Keyboards, Vocals; Zahidul Islam - Vocals, Modernization of Bangladeshi music occurred at different times, and rock music was introduced as a genre
Percussion ; Saifuddin Molla - Guitar, Vocals back in the 1970s which grew quite rapidly and became very popular since then. A group of former and
current Bangladeshi students of University of Alberta will put forth acoustic renditions of some of the
;Naser Yusuf - Vocals, Percussion;
Bangladeshi rock songs.
Muntaseer Kainat - Guitar