RAJE PATHER (A Classic Folk Play of Kashmir)

Описание: This video documents the project “Training in Traditional Art – Raje Pather (Classic Folk Play of Kashmir)”, implemented under the Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas, approved by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (BTI Section).
The project was conducted by Azad Dramatic Cultural Club, Repora, Lar, Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir, with the objective of preserving, documenting, and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, particularly its traditional folk theatre, music, dance, manuscripts, and handicrafts.
A major focus of this initiative was Raje Pather, a classical Kashmiri folk theatre form within the Bhand Pather tradition. Through systematic research, field documentation, live performances, training sessions, and community participation, the project aimed to safeguard both tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Himalayan region.
Key Highlights of the Project:
Training in traditional folk theatre Raje Pather
Documentation of folk performances, music, and dance
Preservation of old manuscripts and oral literature
Recording of traditional art and craft practices
Community-based cultural engagement
Promotion of indigenous knowledge systems
Project Location: Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
Beneficiaries: More than 600
Project Year: 2022–23
Sanction No.: 11-47/2023-BTI (Dated: 03-02-2025)
This video serves as an audio-visual archive and a testimony to the living cultural traditions of Kashmir, ensuring their transmission to future generations.