Cultural program 'Folk Safar' organized | 14 Apr 2022

Why in News?

A cultural program 'Folk Safar' was organized at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur in collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism Department and UNESCO on 13^th April, 2022.

Key Points

• In 'Folk Safar', the music of Danish artists, heritage of folk traditions of their country and neighboring regions, along with a scintillating performance of traditional music and rhythm of the Maru region of the state by Manganiyar artists, in which Langa Sangeet and Kalbelia dance were performed. The event was also included.
• The Danish artists in the program were led by Maren Hallberg and Jorgen Dikmes and the Manganiyar artists were led by Shiva, Manzoor Khan Manganiyar from Barmer.
• Folk Safar exhibited handicraft items including the Daris of Salawas of Jodhpur, Jootis of Patodi of Barmer, Applique from Chohtan and Pokaran utensils of Jaisalmer.