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Over 5000 artists representing Indian dance forms to perform on Republic Day

Updated On: 21 January, 2025 08:21 PM IST | Raaina Jain

Showcasing India's vibrant colours and cultural diversity, an ensemble of more than 5000 artists representing over 45 dance forms will perform during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. (Report: PTI)

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Showcasing India's vibrant colours and cultural diversity, an ensemble of more than 5000 artists representing over 45 dance forms will perform during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. (Report: PTI)

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Showcasing India's vibrant colours and cultural diversity, an ensemble of more than 5000 artists representing over 45 dance forms will perform during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. (Report: PTI)
<p>Ahead of Republic Day, artists were seen rehearsing for the performance on Tuesday, January 21.</p>

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Ahead of Republic Day, artists were seen rehearsing for the performance on Tuesday, January 21.

<p>Titled 'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam', the program has been conceived by the Ministry of Culture and the Sangeet Natak Akademi and will be presented during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, officials said.</p>

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Titled 'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam', the program has been conceived by the Ministry of Culture and the Sangeet Natak Akademi and will be presented during the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, officials said.

<p>"This remarkable performance will feature over 5000 artists representing more than 45 traditional and folk dance forms from across India," the official said.</p>

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"This remarkable performance will feature over 5000 artists representing more than 45 traditional and folk dance forms from across India," the official said.

<p>The dance forms that are planned to be showcased include Jhijhiya (Bihar), Mayur Ras (Uttar Pradesh), Dangi (Gujarat), Lambadi (Telangana), and Purulia Chau (West Bengal), among others.</p>

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The dance forms that are planned to be showcased include Jhijhiya (Bihar), Mayur Ras (Uttar Pradesh), Dangi (Gujarat), Lambadi (Telangana), and Purulia Chau (West Bengal), among others.

<p>Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who attended its rehearsals a few days ago, had earlier said, "This is a glimpse of India's fame through its cultural wealth."&nbsp;</p>

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Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who attended its rehearsals a few days ago, had earlier said, "This is a glimpse of India's fame through its cultural wealth." 

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