Introduced in 1894 the character "Bibek" (conscience) has become an indivisible part ofJatra Pala:A form of folk drama combining acting, songs, music, dance, characterised by exaggerated gestures and ...

Many art forms of the rural areas of Bangladesh are on the verge of extinction. We often talk about the rural artistes in seminars or symposiums, but do we really care for those who put in efforts to ...

A very old Bengali tradition is theatre, which can also be called "jatra pala" in Bangla. Out of all the places in Dhaka city -- this is what attracts people the most. Shilpakala Academy often has ...

Jacob Baroi grew up watching his father and uncles performing popular Pala Gaan (folk music plays) at their village in southern Bangladesh. Pala Gaan uses recitation, music, acting and dance to tell ...

Bengal’s jatra industry, which was hit hard by the pandemic like most other aspects of life, is finally gearing up to get back on its feet after the state government allowed the folk theatres to ...