DU’s Annual Theatre Festival to honour Islam Uddin Palakar with Natyajon Shommanona 2024
The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Dhaka University is set to honour renowned Bangladeshi playwright Islam Uddin Palakar with the prestigious Natyajon Shommanona 2024 for his lifelong contribution to the nation's indigenous theatre.
Palakar, widely known for his exceptional skills in folk theatre performance, has played a significant role in preserving and promoting Bangladesh's traditional performing arts. He has performed in various folk genres including Pala, Kichha, and Jhumur jatra, making significant contributions to cultural heritage preservation.
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Palakar's works have also gained international recognition, and his recent performance of the song "Deora" has stirred audiences worldwide. He has been involved in teaching folk performance techniques at leading universities like Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, and Jagannath University.
In addition, the 18th Annual Central Theatre Festival will kick off at Dhaka University on December 3 and continue till December 13, celebrating 30 years of the department.
The festival will feature 18 plays directed by final-year students and showcase diverse theatrical works. The opening ceremony will be graced by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan and other distinguished guests.
The festival's theme, "Buker Bhetor Darun Jhor, Aaj Srishti-Sukhe Ullash Kor," focuses on the vibrancy and resilience of society, portraying the hope and struggle that define the collective human experience.
Here is the schedule of performances for the festival:
December 3
"Komolar Ranir Shagor Dighi" (Islam Uddin Palakar)
"Suitcase" (Tumpa Rani Das)
December 4
"Haat Bariye Dao" (Niharika Nira)
"Najuk Manusher Shonglap" (Maria Sultana)
December 5
"Juego de Damas" (Sheikh Rahatul Islam)
"Ravi Nodi Periye" (Umme Hani)
December 6
"Phera" (Sheikh Muntarain Athoi)
"Love Letters" (Zahed Al Fuad)
December 8
"Elebele" (Azrina Sharmin)
"Licence" (Munira Mahjabin Mimo)
December 9
"Remand" (Fauzia Afrin Tilu)
"Pakhi" (Shanta Akter)
December 10
"Phoenix" (Farhad Hossain Fahim)
"Mayer Mukh" (Bornali Ghosh Borno)
December 11
"Shinjon" (Ananya De)
"Family Voices" (Md Mejbahul Islam Jim)
December 12
"Daara" (Tahsin Nur Mitrita)
"Modhyobortini" (HR Kanchan)
December 13
"Shob Pawar Montro" (Md Mohiuddin Howlader)
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