The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is showcasing India’s rich cultural diversity through its artists under Song & Drama division, at the venues of the 55thInternational Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa. The programme is being conducted as part of IFFiesta on the sidelines of IFFI 2024.

CBC Brings Cultural Extravaganza to IFFI 55

Through a series of captivating cultural programmes, folk and classical dance forms from various regions of India are being performed at different venues of IFFI 2024, celebrating the country’s vibrant traditions and artistic heritage. Each dance form tells a unique story and embodies the local customs, rituals, and spirituality of its region, making it a spectacular visual and artistic experience for the film buffs at IFFI. 

Over 110 talented artists from across the nation are participating in the event, representing a wide array of regional dance styles. 

The performances are being organized by various CBC regional offices, including those from Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Jammu, Chennai, Himachal Pradesh, Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi.

The following performances are being featured:

• Sattriya, Bhortaal, Deodhani, and Bihu Dance from Assam – Presented by CBC Guwahati
• Gussadi Dance from Telangana – Presented by CBC Hyderabad
• Odissi from Odisha – Presented by CBC Bhubaneswar
• Rouf from Kashmir – Presented by CBC Jammu Region
• Karakattam from Tamil Nadu – Presented by CBC Chennai
• Mohiniyattam from Kerala – Presented by CBC Kerala
• Sirmour Nati, Dagyali, and Deep Dance from Himachal Pradesh – Presented by CBC Himachal Pradesh
• Jogathi and Deepam Dance from Karnataka – Presented by CBC Bengaluru
• Lavni Dance and Mujra from Maharashtra – Presented by CBC Pune
• Cheri and Kalbeliya Dances from Rajasthan and Jhijhiya Dance from Bihar – Presented by CBC Delhi

About IFFiesta:

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 launched IFFIESTA, a spectacular entertainment extravaganza, from 21st November to 28th November at the picturesque Kala Academy in Panjim, Goa. Designed to celebrate the magic of films, music, art, and food, the festival brought communities together through a captivating fusion of culture and entertainment

Entertainment Arena in and around Kala Academy is focused for youth. A Carnival Parade around the ‘Journey of Indian Cinema’ was also organised as part of the IFFiesta on 22nd November.