PASIGHAT, 1 Apr: A 15-day drama workshop,titled ‘Rangmanch: Dream, drama, discovery’, aimed at promoting theatre culture among students and encouraging creativity, cultural understanding and self-expression through drama, concluded at the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) here in East Siang district on 1 April.
The workshop, which began on 17 March, culminated with a drama presentation titled ‘Retracing Abotani: Tales and memories from the past’, based on the novel Junglee Phool by Joram Yalam Nabam.
Addressing the gathering, APU Registrar Narmi Darang praised the quality of the drama presentation and encouraged the students to actively participate in similar activities in the future.
He assured that the university would support and help fund such initiatives if organised again, and suggested that future performances could be developed further by presenting certain scenes in an even more detailed and impactful manner.
Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) East Siang unit president Ponung Ering Angu stated that drama workshops are not only meant for personality development but also help individuals understand human behaviour, emotions and social relationships, making them a valuable learning experience for young people.
Workshop mentor Goge Bam appreciated the efforts and dedication of all the participants, praised the performers for their hard work, and thanked the audience who came to witness the drama presentation.
She expressed happiness with the performances and expressed hope that more such cultural and creative activities would be held in the future.
APU mass communication faculty member Kombong Darang said that the workshop played an important role in enhancing students’ personality development while also encouraging them to learn about their own culture and traditions.
He said that some students who earlier found it difficult even to introduce themselves were able to perform confidently on stage.
Many participants shared their experiences from the workshop, saying that they never imagined they could act so confidently on stage. They said that the workshop helped them discover their hidden talents and gave them an opportunity to learn acting techniques, teamwork, and stage confidence. Participants also mentioned that they gained valuable knowledge and enjoyed learning through the interactive sessions and rehearsals.
APU Hindi HoD Dr Ing Perme, who is also the APLS’ East Siang unit general secretary, also addressed the valedictory function.
The programme included a group dance presentation by students of the Hindi department.
The workshop was organised by the APU’s Hindi department in collaboration with the East Siang unit of the APLS.
