Dateline Dehradun: The tableau from the hill state of Uttarakhand themed on ‘Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports’ that made its way down the Kartavya Path during Republic Day parade came in third, with Gujarat’s tableau taking the first spot, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated the people of the state and all those who worked behind the curtains including artists who took part in creating the tableau. He said, “the Uttarakhand tableau represented the rich cultural heritage and adventure sports of Uttarakhand.”
16 artists from the hillstate participated in the tableau which made its was down Kartavya Path on 26th January with the famous Aipan art beautifully depicting the social, cultural and religious importance of the hill state that will celebrate its 25th Foundation Day this year in November. The tableau also included adventure sports and adventure tourism. Director General Information Shri Banshidhar Tiwari stated, “as per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the state government had decided to display a tableau that would promote cultural heritage and give national recognition to adventure sports.”
Led by Joint Director Information K. S. Chauhan, the Uttarakhand tableau was voted third best amongst sixteen shortlisted state tableaus. Talking to Newspost, KS Chauhan said, “Since the inception of the state, Uttarakhand tableau has managed to garner awards and has been amongst the first three favourites. Someone who leads from the front, Chauhan added, “the entire process takes close to five months. We have been camping in New Delhi since 14th January and have had morning to noon rehearsals. Artists from Champawat secured second place in the cultural program held at National Theatre Camp, New Delhi earlier this month that gave us much required boost and confidence.”
