Leading NGO, The Bengal, celebrated Rabindra Jayanti with more than 300 senior citizen members of Pronam at the Body Guard Lines auditorium ...
Leading NGO, The Bengal, celebrated Rabindra Jayanti with more than 300 senior citizen members of Pronam at the Body Guard Lines auditorium in Kolkata on 12th May evening. A cultural programme, celebrating the philosophy and literary works of Kavi Guru Rabindranath Tagore, was organized to mark his 162nd birth anniversary.
Danseuse Priti Patel, a board member of The Bengal and an exponent of Manipuri dance, in her opening speech lauded The Bengal's ongoing efforts to assist senior citizens through Project Pronam; and their dedication to promoting Bengal's literary heritage through cultural events like Rabindra Jayanti. Patel personally welcomed the senior citizen members of ‘Pronam’ who attended the programme.
"The Bengal constantly helps
senior citizens through Pronam by organizing cultural programmes for not only
promoting culture but also to create opportunities for recreation and
engagement for their mental well-being. One could see the success of the
programme from the enthusiastic response of the audience. I think very
meaningful and noble work is being done with these senior citizens who now know
they are not alone or neglected any more. I am glad I attended the programme
and met so many loving Pronam members.”
The musical performances included melodious Rabindra sangeet songs by Promita Mullick, Debaroti Som, Swapan Som, and beloved Pronam members Abir Chatterjee and Debashish Roy. Sitanshu Roy and Tarun Das provided instrumental accompaniment to make the evening even more enchanting.
Patel delighted ‘Pronam’ members with an excerpt from Rabindranath Tagore's 'Chitrangada', accompanied by a beautiful song sung by Promita Mullick. The senior citizens gave Patel a standing ovation in appreciation of her wonderful performance. Compere Chandan Mazumdar said, "When lovers of art unite, it seems that in the words of Tagore, 'Music fills the infinite between two souls'."
Sushmita Sarkar and Rabin Mazumdar recited Kabi Guru's 'Jhorer Kheya' and
'Africa'.
The programme concluded with a performance of a final song by Anindya Narayan Biswas.
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