Chau Jhumur Utsav | Festivals From India

Purulia, West Bengal

Chau Jhumur Utsav

28 Mar 2023 to 30 Mar 2023

The Chau Jhumur Utsav is being held at Bamnia, Jaldha II, Purulia in West Bengal between 28 and 30 March 2023 to celebrate the traditional and cultural folk art forms of Purulia.

Launched in 2010, the Chau Jhumur Utsav celebrates and showcases two folk traditions of the state—Chau and Jhumur. Chau is a vibrant, colourful and vigorous form of dance drama representing mythological tales that propagate moral and ethical values. The dancers wear colourful and ornate masks that depict characters from the epic. Chau dance was inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. Jhumur dance is a folk art form of the Chhotanagpur plateau covering several districts of West Bengal. The artform celebrates life and togetherness. During the festival, one can explore Purulia’s community-based heritage, interact with the artists, and have an immersive cultural experience.

Over the years, many of India’s leading Chau artists such as Baghambar Singh Mura, Biren Kalindi and Jagannath Chaudhuri have performed at the festival.

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Age: Open to all

Hosting Type: In-person

Frequency: Once a year

Genre: Dance, Music

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How To Get There

How to Reach Kolkata

1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world.

2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities of the country.

3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624 km).

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How to Reach Purulia from Kolkata

1. By Air: The nearest airport to Purulia is at Ranchi at a distance of about 125 km. From the airport, you can hire a cab to Purulia.

2. By Rail: Purulia is well connected to Kolkata and nearby cities by rail. You can catch a direct train from Kolkata to Purulia.

3. By Road: Located at a distance of about 300 km from Kolkata, Purulia has a good network of roads. You can either take the Kolkata – Bardhaman – Durgapur – Purulia route or the Kolkata – Bengai – Bankura – Purulia route.

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Facilities

Eco-friendly

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Items & Accessories to Carry

1. The temperature in Purulia drops to around 6°C-7°C in December. Winter wear is recommended.

2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations.

3. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.

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Contact Base (Banglanatak dot com)

Contact Base (Banglanatak dot com), established in 2000, is a social enterprise dedicated to using culture as a catalyst for sustainable, community-led development across India. With expertise in safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage (ICH), professionalizing traditional cultural skills, and fostering sustainable livelihoods, the organization holds an Advisory status to UNESCO's 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The organisation's work spans four key verticals. Art for Life (AFL) focuses on preserving and professionalizing intangible cultural heritage, empowering over 60,000 rural artists across India to sustain their traditions and livelihoods. Communication for Development (C4D) utilizes theatre to address social challenges and raise awareness on critical issues, including health, education, and the environment. Developing Entrepreneurship strengthens creative enterprises and supports women entrepreneurs, fostering economic empowerment. Finally, Responsible Cultural Tourism promotes inclusive, sustainable tourism centred on rural cultural heritage, enhancing community identity and pride. See the complete list of festival organisers here.

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