The Hindu, Sept 11, 2007
BANGALORE: “Ghumura”, an Orissa folk dance form, looks similar to the “Dollu Kunita” of Karnataka. The performance of this war dance from Kalahandi district of Orissa has many features that resemble our folk art. The only difference is in the attire and the drums.
The Oriya Cultural Association in the city is preparing to stage a cultural programme that showcases the folk dance forms of the two States at the Chowdaiah Memorial Hall on September 15. This will be a part of the community’s annual Ganesha pooja celebrations being held on the day. “We are trying to show the link that exists between the Orissa and Karnataka folk art forms,” said Additional Director-General of Police (Corps of Detectives) S. Mahapatra, who is a member of the association.
The programme provides an opportunity for the two lakh Oriyas as well as Kannadigas to enjoy each other’s art forms. “Every Oriya dance will be followed by a Karnataka folk dance,” said Utkal Mohanty, another association member. The Oriya dance forms to be staged include the “Sambalpuri”, an effervescent dance resembling the bhangra; “Gotipua”, an acrobatic performance by boys in female costumes; and the “Ghumura”.
The programme will be inaugurated by Suryanaraya Patra, the Orissa Minister for Culture, Energy and IT. A cultural delegation from Orissa led by Information Technology Commissioner S.N. Tripathy will participate in the programme.
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