Dancers from the UK, India, Netherlands and the USA have come together virtually to give an impactful message of resilience and strength for the fight against COVID19, the virus that has practically brought the world to a lockdown in a few weeks’ time.
An initiative of Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence, the classical dance named “COVID Kartavyam” was beautifully presented in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam styles on the lyrics in 9 Indian languages including Hindi, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Kashmiri, Kannada, Konkani, Magahi, Maithili and Saurashtra. The presentation has unequivocally underscored the importance of observing self-care, social distancing and rediscovering oneself.
The dancers symbolised amalgamation of thoughts and actions beyond borders, and the cultural ethos Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
The initiative has proved further that performing art such as dance can be used for deep and meaningful purposes to infuse hope, confidence and positivity, especially amid crisis times. Rendition has given by Sabrina Madabhushi (USA), Yashodhra Sabu (India), Shaariva Teredesai (Netherlands), Manju Sunil, Deepa Nair, and Ragasudha Vinjamuri from Britain. Kaavyajhar Rapatwar appeared briefly as a child artiste.
The song was pleasingly rendered by Geetika and Abhi and the music, by Abhi SY. The lyrics are acknowledged to Dr Amoolya Prasad- GP, Dr N Vishwanath- Consultant Radiologist, Mis Bernadette Pereira- Consultant Surgeon, Dr TS Chandrasekar- Gastroenterologist, Dr Shafalica Bhan Kotwal, Consult Psychiatrist, Mr Vikas Kumar, Speciality Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeon, Prof. Dr Diwakar Sukul- Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Mr Rajiva Ranjan Das- Colorectal Surgeon and Dr Ephia Yasmin- Consultant Gynaecologist. Editing was done by Sushil Rapatwar.
The message that we can fight the effects of pandemics together, whether physical, mental, or emotional- was received very well by the viewers.
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Excellent initiative music and dance are really borderless and may this continue