CHAITA EVENT ORGANIZED

CHAITA EVENT ORGANIZED

17-MARCH-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BHABHUA------------------------A magnificent celebration of 'Chaita'—a vibrant tradition of folk culture—was organized in Bhadaula village, located within the Bhadaula Panchayat of the district. Hosted at the residence of Manoranjan Kumar Chaturvedi (son of Ramchandra Chaubey), the event was successfully conducted through the courtesy of Chitranjan Kumar Chaturvedi. As is the custom every year, this cultural evening featured captivating performances by both local and visiting artists, who enthralled the audience with their musical prowess. The occasion was graced by the presence of several prominent figures from the fields of politics and social service. Distinguished guests included Shekhar Singh (son of MLC Santosh Singh), Pramod Singh Yadav (Former President), Gajendra Gupta (District Council Representative), Anuj Pandey (Current *Mukhiya* Representative, Bhadaula Panchayat), Vinod Singh (Former *Mukhiya* Representative, Bhadaula Panchayat), and Dilip Kumar Singh (*Sarpanch*, Bhadaula Panchayat). Additionally, Abhimanyu Singh (PACS President of Ghataon), PACS President Chhotan Singh, BDC member Jainul Hussain Ansari, and Ward Members Akhilesh Kumar Chaturvedi and Rakesh Kumar Singh also attended the event.

Notable personalities from the education sector—such as Santosh Kumar, Gyan Prakash, and Pramod Kumar—were also present. Amidst the cultural splendor and the community feast, the artists performed traditional 'Chaita' songs with such fervor that the audience remained captivated and swaying to the music until late into the night. People arriving from distant villages also joined in to enjoy the musical festivities. On behalf of the organizing committee, special dining arrangements were made for all guests and visitors. Chitranjan Sharma, Rahul Ram, and other young volunteers played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and successful execution of the program. The organizers stated that the primary objective behind hosting such events is to preserve and revitalize indigenous folk art forms that are currently facing the threat of extinction, as well as to foster a spirit of mutual brotherhood and harmony within the community.