Ganasur steps in its 50th year, to celebrate Golden Jubilee in virtual mode

July 26: Renowned cultural organisation of Silchar, Ganasur has completed 49 successful years of its existence and is going to step in its 50th year. Established on 2 August, 1972, Ganasur has successfully emerged as an icon of preserving and showcasing the cultural traits of Barak Valley. Regarded as a pioneer in the field of dramatics in the valley, Ganasur has carved a niche for itself by performing in All India drama competition in Lucknow and has also staged several dramas in Bangladesh apart from their performances in several areas of North East India. With 49 proud years behind, Ganasur is now all prepared to step in the golden jubilee year.

In a press meet organised in this connection in the club premises on Sunday, cultural icons of the valley, who are members of Ganasur expressed their plans of celebrating their much cherished golden jubilee. However, though they had chalked out a blue print since the last few years for celebrating their golden jubilee, yet the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic have compelled them to modify their plans abiding by the Covid appropriate behaviour. As such, they have now decided to mark their august celebration in a virtual mode.

During the press meet, the dias was shared by the President of Ganasur Bijoy Khan, Secretary Raj Kumar Roy, former President Goura Chand Roy, Jayanta Kishore Das, Sudipta Debroy, Biswajit Choudhury, Pradip Das, Debashish Shome, former Secretary Bibhash Roy, Anirban roy, Subham Kar, Vice President Subrata Roy (Sambhu) among others. One of the much acclaimed dramatist, Subrata Roy (Sambhu) informed that the flag of Ganasur will be unfurled on 2 August by their President in the club premises. However, due to Covid-19, no physical gathering will be organised, but rather they will continue with their programme in a virtual mode.

The other members present during the press meet, however, added that, once the black pall of Covid-19 paves the way for a corona-free world, Ganasur will organise drama fest and cultural programme in a big auditorium in Silchar. It was also informed that they are striving hard to stage atleast one drama in a week, once the situation is improved.

Later on speaking with way2barak, Bibhash Roy, former Secretary of Ganasur said, “The love for cultural activities is the binding force behind the formation of Ganasur and it is this same spirit that has enabled us to sail through sun and shower for 49 long years. Our seniors are legends in the field of dramatics. It’s not possible for us to fit in their shoes, but they are always there behind us as friend, philosopher and guide to carry forward the cultural tradition.”