A Celebration of Art and Culture: Day 4 of All India Civil Services Music, Dance & Drama Competition

Today was the fourth day of the 'All India Civil Services Music, Dance and Short Drama Competition 2024-25' organized under the aegis of Bihar Secretariat Sports Foundation under the guidance of Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board, Government of India. This event is being organized at Urja Auditorium, Rajvanshi Nagar, Patna, Bihar.

The stage was conducted by Ladli Roy and Jaya Agarwal. As per the schedule, the competition was organized in a total of four categories.

The first category in which the competition was organized was 'Karnataka Classical Vocal'. There were a total of six participants in it. The time limit was fixed at 10 minutes. Within this time limit, the participants had to complete their performance on stage. In most of the presentations, the description of Adidev Shankar and various incarnations of Vishnu was heard. The presentation was very melodious and heart touching. Recently, the audience was seen immersing themselves in music.

The second category in which the competition was held was 'Karnataka Light Classical Vocal'. There were seven participants in it. Like the previous competition, the time limit was five minutes. In this category too, one after the other presentation was heard and seen. In most of the presentations, the gods and goddesses were described in different forms.

The third category in which the competition was held was 'Folk Song Solo'.

There were a total of 20 participants in this who presented their presentations on the stage one by one. In this too, the time limit was five minutes. In this category too, one after the other presentation was presented on the stage in front of the audience. In the presentation, social conflict, collective ambition, local fight, historical events and regional aspirations were presented in a very unique way through folk songs. Garima from Delhi presented on the stage in a very good way how women participated in the non-cooperation movement through folk songs.

The fourth and last category in which the competition was held was 'Folk Song Group'. A total of 17 groups from different states of the country participated in it.

When artists dressed in local costumes and attire of different states came on stage to perform, it felt as if the entire hall had been transformed into different local regions of the country instead of Bihar's capital Patna. The audience simultaneously enjoyed the costumes, songs, and words related to regional feelings. The success of the program was clearly reflected in the thunderous applause.

Pradeep Kumar Khanna, Convener Cultural Activity CCSCSB, DOPT says that the entire program is moving towards its set goal. The program is being organized successfully in the same direction as the concept was. Complete care is being taken to ensure that no participant faces any problem. Every arrangement from food to drinks is perfect. Local cooperation is also being fully received. People coming from outside are very happy here and they are getting a new experience after coming here. It is hoped that the program will move forward with its full glory in the coming days as well.