DELPHIC GAMES OF RAJASTHAN

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Just like the Olympic Games promotes sports, Delphic Games aspire to unite nations and cultures across the globe through a common platform for arts. From 582 BC to 394 AD, these Games were conducted every four years, one year prior to the Olympic Games. The International Delphic Council was founded in Germany in 1994 to revive the Delphic Games and provide a platform for people of all ages and nationalities that gives access to art and culture while creating a base for emotional understanding. Taking ahead this vision, the Delphic Council of Rajasthan (DCR) was set up in July 2021. In fact, it was the first State Council to be set up in India and since then has been working to promote the art and culture of Rajasthan with a special focus on showcasing the talent amongst the youth.

An array of art and cultural activities

To further give an impetus to the art and culture in the state, the DCR is organizing the first-ever Delphic Games of Rajasthan. To be held from 9 February to 12 February at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur, the event will feature a multitude of activities such as cultural competitions in music, dance and photography, an art camp, craft demonstrations, interactive seminars as well as talk shows.

Sharing more details about the event, President, Delphic Council of Rajasthan, Sreya Guha said: “Since we are a huge country with diverse cultural traditions, the Indian Delphic Council is setting up state chapters. Rajasthan was the first State Council to be set up in July 2021 and it is a matter of great pride that the state will also be the first to hold the Regional Delphic Games which so far have been held only at international level. We will showcase the six art forms that the Delphic Movement stands for – Musical Arts & Sounds, Performing Arts & Acrobatics, Language Arts & Elocution, Visual Arts & Handicrafts, Social Arts & Communications and Ecological Arts & Architecture.”

The Games will open with ‘Nrityadhara’ – a presentation by renowned Odissi dancer Padmashree, Ranjana Gauhar. Over the course of the next 3 days, there will be symposiums on various topics such as Dhruvpad, Media & Communication for Heritage Conservation and The Fabric of Folk Tradition. There will also be an art camp, Photo Exhibition as well as music and dance competitions etc. The event will conclude with a performance by eminent kathak exponent, Chetan Kumar Javda & Group.

Actively Promoting Art and Culture

It is worth noting that the Delphic Council of Rajasthan has been actively promoting art and culture in the state of Rajasthan through its initiatives. One such effort is the weekly online shows called Delphic Dialogue, which organizes insightful conversations with artists and experts from diverse fields. The DCR has successfully established its presence in the art and cultural sphere of Rajasthan through these online events. With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the DCR has taken further steps to enhance the promotion of art and culture by organizing physical events. These events are of high quality and showcase the talented artists and cultural performers of the state. By hosting such events, the DCR aims to provide a platform for artists and cultural enthusiasts, especially the youth to connect and share their passion and skills.

When: 9 February to 12 February
Where: Jawahar Kala Kendra
Entry: Free and open to all