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Seminar explores the relevance of Bengali folk traditions
The Statesman
|April 08, 2025
The Tollygunge Academy of Folklore organised its annual two-day international seminar and convocation on 29 and 30 March.
Hosted at the Jadavpur University, the theme of this year's seminar focused on 'Diversity of forms and customs in Bengali folk tradition'. The seminar brought together academicians, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds.
This seminar aimed to examine ancient Bengali folk traditions while analysing the relevance and evolution of these traditions in contemporary times.
The first day commenced with a welcome speech by Madhuri Sarkar, General Secretary of the Academy of Folklore. This was followed by an introduction to the theme and address by Prof. Sauren Bandyopadhyay, Vice-Chancellor of West Bengal State University and President of Academy of Folklore, and Prof. Pabitra Sarkar, former Vice-Chancellor of Rabindra Bharati University (RBU).
The highlights of the day were four insightful lectures offering unique perspectives on the theme.
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