Chokha ni Khorang
This
is a social organization exclusively dedicated to revive the glorious culture of
Tripuri people. The organization is engaged in promoting the Tripuri culture in
the state as well as out side of Tripura in various parts of India. It has
performed various cultural programs in different cities in India. The members of
the organization are all dedicated for the cause of Tripuri culture.
The function of the organization is divided in
five discipline:
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Folk dances of Tripuri people.
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Folk songs of Tripuri people.
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Performing arts in radio and television of
various festivals of Tripuris.
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Promotion of Tripuri culinary in different
occasions and festivals.
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Promotion of Tripuri handloom and traditional
dresses.
The organization had it self participated in
various folk dance functions and awarded various prizes and acclaim in the state
and out side.
The organization is imparting courses of various
folk dances for the children. Organization is also giving short term training
for performing in various occasions and cultural programs either in groups or
individuals.
It had also promoted various dishes and Tripuri
cuisines in many festivals and occasions both in and out side of Tripura. The
Bangwi cake has become instant hit and favorite to many non-Tripuri. Demands for
such preparations are pouring more and more, and organization is finding
difficult to meet the demand.
Every year at time of Goria, kharchi, and many
other festivals, the Chokhani khorang had been engaged in performing arts, to
show performance of such activity either live or recorded through radio and TV.
The organization is also actively involved in
promoting the age old tradition of weaving by lion loom of the Rignai, Rituku
and other garments for daily need of house hold.
The patron and the founding father of the
organization, Shri Subodh Debbarma had been awarded for dedication and life time
achievement with Sangeet Natak Academy Award, 2007.
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