Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 28 Jan: Uttarakhand’s rich folk culture is once again set to cross national boundaries and make its mark on the global stage. On 1 February, a grand “Uttarakhand Matsuri” will be organised in Tokyo, Japan, by the Uttarakhandi diaspora, where renowned folk singer Saurav Maithani will mesmerise audiences with his powerful and emotionally rich performances, spreading the vibrant colours of Uttarakhand’s folk heritage.
This event will not only provide the Uttarakhandi community living abroad an opportunity to reconnect with their roots, but will also mark the first-ever Uttarakhandi cultural festival of its kind in Japan, making it a unique and significant occasion.
The programme will showcase a vivid glimpse of Uttarakhand’s culture and traditions through traditional hill cuisine, folk songs, and folk dances. With the rhythmic beats of Dhol-Damau, the sweetness of folk melodies, and traditional attire, Saurav Maithani will present the very soul of Uttarakhand on the land of Tokyo.
The chief organisers of this historic event are Manmalang Uttarakhand Films, Desi Wardrobe, Mayank Dabral, Bipin Samwal, Manoj Bhardwaj, and Kuldeep Bisht, whose dedicated efforts have made this programme possible.
Folk singer Saurav Maithani has previously represented Uttarakhand’s folk culture in countries such as Canada, London, Dubai, Oman, and Singapore, among others. His singing vividly reflects the pain, joy, struggles, and cultural soul of the hills, creating a deep emotional connection with audiences.
The Uttarakhand Matsuri to be held in Tokyo is not merely a cultural programme, but a historic initiative to present Uttarakhand’s identity, traditions, and folk heritage on a global platform.
This event will undoubtedly bring a sense of belonging, memories, and emotional connection to the hills for the Uttarakhandi diaspora, while also establishing a new cultural identity for Uttarakhand in Japan.
