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Dhroopad is a cultural organization in the greater Washington DC Metro area, committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh with it's slogan  'We Speak of Truth and Beauty'.



Press Release:


March 29, 2008

DHROOPAD performed 'Freedom', a tale by the post liberation generation of Bangladesh as they cherish the proud history, bravery, and resilience of their ancestors. The event was organized by the Bangladesh Association of America, Inc at Potomac Community Center, MD on the occassion of the 37th Independence Day of Bangladesh.

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Dec 16, 2007

DHROOPAD performed at the Embassy Of Bangladdesh, Washington DC, on the occassion of Bangladesh Victory Day Celebration on Dec 16, 2007.


Nov 17, 2007

Another triumphant performance of Shojon Badiar Ghat on November 16, 2007 at the Harris Theatre of George Mason University, VA to help raise funds for the recent flood victims of the Bangladesh. The fund raising event included a Walk-A-Thon (sponsored by Verizon) followed by the show. Our profound gratitude and sincere thanks to all the supporters and donors; more than 25 thousand dollars were raised (with 10 thousand dollar matching funds from Verizon), all of which will go to the recent flood and cyclone victims in Bangladesh.

DHROOPAD would also like to thank the event organizing partners
ORCA-USA, Bengali Patriots, 71er Golpo, and all the volunteers for their relentless and altruistic support.


Media Reports:


Media Reports on the first show: 


 Synopsis of Shojon Badiar Ghat:  


The poetic humanism Jasim Uddin unveiled in his masterpiece 'Shojon Badiar Ghat' in the 1930s has the same, if not more, entreat in today's world of uprising violence often fueled by the same devious political ambitions. The drama portrays the lives of rural people of different religious beliefs living peacefully in harmony, and how the greedy power mongers use religion to turn them against each other and shatter peaceful lives for their own benefits. At the core, it is a love story with Romeo-Juliet ending.  

 

Dhroopad's presentation of Shojon Badiar Ghat includes unique combination of ballads of indigenous Bengali folk songs, vibrant choreography, and theatrics.

 

Play-script, Music, and Direction: Anutosh Saha   


Video Clips from the 2nd show:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYQhUGRsq-A

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq6jzGUkIEM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS2HQeD3LLo

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMNgl0GcnpU


Glimpses from the Shojon Badiar Ghat 2nd show  on Oct 20, 2007 at Beltsville, MD


Glimpses from DHROOPAD's past performances..


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