Bengali
Folk Theatre-Jatra Pala
Jatra means journey in actual. In Bengal Jatra term
is known as a kind of folk theatre. Basically the Jatras are based on ancient
epics and current socio-politics. The time it actually takes round about 4 hour
with a combination of dialogues and music with dancing. In one word this is a
musical drama. Songs, dialogues and dances are the main attraction of the Jatra
as well as the topic on which the Jatra is based upon.
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| The back stage story made one “Moushumi Jatra Pala” unit. They are form Kustia, Bangladesh. Nearly 45 members work on the unit. Most of are hindu religion. They believe in “Laxmi” |
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Before artist take make up, the room is prepared for them.
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Make-up session going on.
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Beside the preparation somebody are doing fun in the back
stage.
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Final check on the script.
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Stage is ready
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Also music team
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Showing regards to “Laxmi”. They believe- She will bring
good luck for them.
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Action-
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Congratulating each other for a successful show-
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It’s all about brother hood. Most of the time, they have to
spend 4-5 months all around the country.
They believe this is their family.
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