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Disabled BD young artistes earn huge acclamation in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Nov 8, 2018 (BSS) – A spectacular stage show performed by a
group of physically and mentally challenged Bangladeshi artistes at an
international event here has enthralled the audience and earned huge
acclamation for their talents.
The delegation comprising five boys and four girls of SWID Bangladesh
performed an impressive dance drama titled -Basonto (spring) and Ruposhi
Bangla- with the theme of natural beauty of Bangladesh and its socio-economic
advancement.
Hundreds of audience of different countries including the host India burst
into cheers when a Bangladeshi artistes wearing “Pajama, Punjabee and Mujib
coat’ came to the stage and started delivering the historic 7th March speech
of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as part of the
drama.
“It is obviously a mind blowing performance…the Bangladeshi performers
have earned the heart of the audience… they should be nurtured properly,”
said Prof. Vikas Bhatia who joined a seminar on the sidelines of the event as
the chief guest.
Performers of 18 countries across the world including Russia, United
Kingdom, Australia, Tajikistan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Kenya and host India
participated in the global event followed by seminars, symposium and
workshops for the development of physically and mentally challenged children.
Ministers, bureaucrats, physicians, social workers, physiotherapists and
cultural activists spoke at various seminars and workshops on physical and
mental developments of the challenged children during the 3-day event.
Earlier, Justice Dipak Misra, a judge of the Supreme Court of India,
formally inaugurated the global event called “SAMBHAV” at Multipurpose Hall,
India International Centre (IIC) in Lodi Estate here on November 2.
Association for Learning Performing Arts and Normative Action
(A.L.P.A.N.A.) organised the event aimed at showcasing the abilities of the
differently abled people in the field of performing arts.
Journalist Sadhon Ghosh, team leader of Bangladesh delegation and Md. Amit
Hasan, dance teacher and choreographer of the performance, expressed their
happiness over the performance of their boys and girls.
“We are extremely happy with the performance of the artistes,” said Ghosh
seeking government’s support to nurture the physically and mentally
challenged children for their welfare.
Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi provided necessary support to the
delegation during their stay in the Indian capital.
Prior to their departure for Dhaka, the Bangladesh delegation met
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Sayed Muazzem Ali on Wednesday at the
latter’s office.
During the meeting, Ali talked to the children and their team leader and
enquired about their well-being saying that the present government led by
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working for the welfare of the
physically and mentally challenged people.
In this connection, he referred to the government’s various efforts for the
welfare of the autistic children in Bangladesh.
Senior officials of the high commission including Minister (Press) Farid
Hossain and Head of Chancery Zahidul Islam were present on the occasion.
Later, the high commissioner and his spouse Tuhfa Zaman Ali joined a photo
session with the children and presented some gifts to them.
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