Saptrang- the 8^th Day of Shilpgram started with a folk dance drama Kuchamani Khyal and Western Rajasthan’s folk song Manganiar by Ghazi Khan and group. Although, it was a chilling winter evening today but the audience showed great enthusiasm and support to every performance on the open stage of Shilpgram.

The ever rocking Bhangra has instigated the viewers to tap with the dance beats while the melodious Bhapang by Jumme Khan Mewati has gripped everyone.

Soon after that, Bihu dance ruled the stage. Dressed in colorful Assamese attire and a blissful smile on their face, the dancers received many rounds of applause. The Bihu Dance was closely followed by one of the most popular show by the native African tribes of Sidhhis from Gujarat; their well orchestrated performance gripping every spectator.

 Lastly, the most fascinating show of the evening by specially-abled 12 young artists from Ability Unlimited a non-profit organization dedicated to physically spared people.

It was once again amazing to see the energy, skill, power and confidence of these special artists who had shown The Ramayana and the Yoga on Wheelchair, danced on AR Rahman’s “Jai-Ho” and performed a song dedicated to Rabindra Nath Tagore’s song “Vipada se Ubharo….” The song was composed by Smarth Jhanve.

The last dance performance of this award winning group was on the patriotic song “Maa Tuje Salaam”.

The show culminated with a honor ceremony conducted by Shailendra Dashora, head of WZCC, Udaipur. All artists were presented with a memento.

On the occasion of his birthday, Founder and Head Trainer of Ability Unlimited Syed Salahuddin Pasha was specially greeted by all artists.

News by Mansoor Ali Orawala and Sayeed Ahmed