Republic Day 2025: Over 5,000 people, tribal artists carry out at parade; set Guinness World File

This spectacular ensemble featured over 5000 people and tribal artists representing inventive heritage, youth energy and Nari Shakti drawn from the size and breadth of India representing the numerous tapestry of tradition and variety of India’s heritage, the Ministry of Tradition stated in a press launch.

Over 5,000 artists carried out greater than 50 people and tribal dance types, showcasing India’s wealthy heritage on a world stage. The choreography celebrated the themes of Viksit Bharat, Virasat bhi Vikas bhi, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

The occasion captivated hundreds of thousands with its grandeur and was acknowledged by the Guinness World Information as ‘The Largest Indian Folks Selection Dance’ a milestone that underscored the worldwide significance of India’s cultural wealth.

The efficiency was a vibrant mosaic of over 50 people and tribal dance types, seamlessly mixing regional identities right into a unified expression of nationwide delight. The dance types celebrated native traditions and customs, starting from a give attention to agricultural practices and harvest rituals, impressed by the pure and animal world, marking auspicious events and new beginnings, and victory of excellent over evil.

Artists from Arunachal Pradesh introduced the mystique of their Snow Lion and Monpa Masks Dances to life, whereas the exuberant Bihu from Assam and the energetic Kalbelia from Rajasthan showcased the dynamism of India’s people traditions. The viewers was spellbound by the mesmerizing Padayani from Kerala and the majestic Chhau from Bengal and Odisha, which exemplified the storytelling brilliance of Indian dance types.

The Badhai people dance of the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh, the Mentok Flower Dance marked auspicious events and heralded new beginnings. Every efficiency mirrored the cultural identification of its area, combining genuine actions, music, and costumes to create a very immersive & charming expertise.

“The efficiency’s grandeur prolonged to its symbolic illustration of India’s unity in variety. The seamless mixing of regional dance types and musical traditions highlighted the interconnectedness of India’s cultural panorama. From the exuberant actions of Bhangra to the swish steps of Garba, from the intricate storytelling of Yakshagana to the rhythmic dynamism of Sambalpuri, every efficiency honoured the distinctive heritage of its origin whereas contributing to a collective celebration of India’s cultural legacy. The dynamic use of floral parts and ceremonial props, reminiscent of Ambala kavadi and pooja kavadi, additional emphasised the religious and celebratory undertones of the occasion, uniting conventional artwork types with symbolic gestures of devotion and pleasure,” the discharge acknowledged.

Integral to the success of “Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam” was the meticulous consideration to element in costumes and props. Artists adorned themselves of their conventional apparel, that includes vibrant colours, intricate embroidery, and region-specific patterns. Genuine jewellery, ornate headgear and equipment added to the visible richness of the efficiency, whereas props reminiscent of spears, swords, kavadi, and floral preparations introduced depth and authenticity to the choreography.

The Nationwide Faculty of Drama’s group of specialists Aruna Kumar Malik, Parag Sharma, Nalini Joshi beneath the management of Director, Chittaranjan Tripathy performed a pivotal position in crafting over 60 distinctive props, together with ceremonial gadgets, masks, muppets and animal frames, additional enriching the visible spectrum of the efficiency.

These parts have been particularly designed to enrich the choreography, making a seamless visible narrative that celebrated each particular person regional identities and a collective nationwide spirit. The spectators spontaneously cheered and interacted with the muppets and animal props.

The musical composition ‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam’, written by Subhas Sehgal, composed by Shankar Mahadevan, with voice-over by Harish Bhimani supplied the thematic basis for this historic efficiency. The music masterfully bridged India’s conventional sounds with modern harmonies, making a soundscape that resonated with audiences of all generations and pulsated by means of your entire size of Kartavya Path as a beacon of hope and positivity.

This inventive presentation has been conceptualized and curated by the Chairman, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sandhya Purecha and supported by co-choreographers Subhash Nakashe, Ankur Pathan, Kalpesh Dalal, Sanjay Sharma and Ranjit Gogoi.

“The heralding of the Republic Day 2025 Parade was finished by a gaggle of 300 artists with an indigenous mixture of martial devices that resonated with the melody, beat and hopes of a billion hearts of Indians. The stirring rendition of ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ skillfully blended conventional and modern sounds utilizing devices reminiscent of dhols, bansuris, shehnais, and mridangams. The harmonious interaction of those devices resonated deeply with the viewers, evoking a profound sense of unity and delight. The heralding devices like Ranashingha, Tutari, and shankh added an auspicious and regal begin to the occasion, making a rhythm that energized the parade from its very first observe,” the discharge added.

Including to the grandeur and festive temper, ‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam etched its identify in historical past by setting a Guinness World File for ‘The Largest Indian Folks Selection Dance’. The announcement of this historic achievement was made by Guinness officers throughout a particular ceremony held at Pusa, New Delhi this afternoon.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tradition and Tourism together with Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Ministry of Tradition and different officers of Ministry of Tradition obtained the certificates on behalf of all of the artists.