Tripura tribal dance troop to perform in R Day parade

Agartala: A 150-member delegation, including 125 students of Tripura, reached Delhi last night to prepare for a performance in the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Cultural Affairs Minister Bhanu Lal Saha today said that the Tripura students will perform ‘Sangrai’ dance of Mog community. Besides, student performers from 25 schools of three districts and 25 trainers are accompanying them. 

He said the students were selected this year from the entire eastern region to perform in the parade. Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre extended their help to send Tripura dance troupe to Delhi.

“The students will have to undergo a 21-day rehearsal under the supervision of Defence Ministry,” he added.(UNI)