Saturday, October 20, 2012

DEUSI MEETING HELD

In presence of Musician Madhusudan Lama a meeting of Basibiyalo Deusi was held on 20th Oct at the office of Charitra Prakashan, Thana Dara, Kalimpong. Leela Joshi, Madana Ojha, Meera Chhetri, Radhika Kafley, Pabitra Karki, Badri Sharma, Arun Kr Rasaily, Sibu Chhetri, Leela Pd Sharma, Mani Kr Rasaily, T.N. Subdei, Hira Chhetri etc attended and shared their opinions.
It was decided to play deusi from the day of Lakhmi puja for four-five days in Siliguri, Kalimpong, Gangtok and Teesta. The guest artistes will be invited who include Debashis Mothey, Alok Chhetri, Nishant Singh (Shanti Niketan, Kolkata), Prajwal Chhetri (Rageshri Kala Niketan), four violinists from Gandhi Ashram under the guidance of Rudra Singh, Chief Instructor, troupe of Daju-Baini Kala Kendra, Salugara. The male lead voices will be Ajay Thapa, Bhanu Thapa, Rajen Chhetri, Sanju Singh etc while Amir Sundas of Bakhrakot will play Murchunga, a traditional musical instrument. Chandrakala Rai, P.C. Pradhan, Nirmala Pradhan will assist the musical troupe while Sibu Chhetri will look after the printing work for invitation card, Identity card, flex, handouts etc. Bhawani Sharma, a well known poet will also be invited to join the Deusi mainly for leading purpose. Moti Prasad Sharma will lead the traditional deusi which will be followed by chanting 'Deusi rey' by more than 40-50 followers. A melodrama will also be staged by Leela Joshi on Muna Madan. 
The programme includes recitation of code of conduct of Basibiyalo, chanding of Deusi/Bhailo, singing of jaagran geet, dance on Basibiyalo song, dance, recitation of jaagran poems, instrumentals, talent shows and aashirvaad etc.
Dr. H.B. Chhetri, MLA/Kalimpong will play guitar and sing song as special guest while Anmol Prasad, Senior Advocate, Dr R.P. Dhakal, Principal, Kalimpong College, B.R. Chhetri, Ex-Principal, BT College, Kalimpong, Amar Rasaily, Film Director will guide the troupe as advisers.
If any one interested to share new ideas or join the programme they may contact 94341-27175.

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