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Government College, Barmer
Government College, Barmer
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The state of Rajasthan, located in the Western most region of India, is a land of great sand dunes. These dunes gave birth to a unique rich culture and tradition in the region that engraved it’s image beyond the boundaries of nation. The song ''Dharti Dhoran Ri” depicts this culture very precisely. Barmer is one such district where this unique tradition and culture is deeply rooted. With the name of Barmer, one easily imaginates the large dunes with rolling sand particles, moving chains of camels, the brave Rajput warriors dedicated towards their words, the bright colourful dresses, traditional rich jewellery, colourful footwears, joyous and lively folk dances, melodious folk songs and instruments warm hearted welcome of guests, unique art, sculpture and painting etc.
In the highly advancing world of today, there is also a need of exposure of the youth to the changing technology and modernization. This is essential for these generation to develop self- confidence and march forward presenting their talents without any hesitation. The exposure of people to modern changing world lays impact on almost every aspect of life. There is a great need to develop these regions in a way where their unique tradition and culture remains protected along with the changing scenario.
Government College makes efforts to bring up it’s students in a way where they enrich their knowledge, personality, technology, behaviour and wisdom besides developing a respect for traditional believes, culture, heritage, society and nation. The curriculum is enriched with scientific facts and technology to storm their brains with the basics and facts of life, on the other hand co-curricular and other activities are mix of modern and traditional culture. Both girls and boys explicit their traditional dresses, folk dances, songs, instruments with full enthusiasm making the ceremonies as colourful as their dresses. Poshak, Ghagra-choli, Dhoti-kurta, Pagdi, Safa, Lehriya and Bandhej dresses, traditional Jewellery, Mojari, Juti are commonly worn. The voice of Mangandiyaar, the folk songs of the region can be easily heard in the college annual function. Ghoomar, Bhavai, Kalbeliya are performed amazingly. Students play their traditional instruments. The college staff encourages such performances. The cultural team of college also represented the state of Rajasthan in the National Integration Camp five times. Their performance was highly appreciated at National level.
Not only the stage performances but also the routine activities in the college exhibit their cultural impact. Welcome ceremony of guests and new staff members is done with shawl, safa, garlands, rangoli, shrifal and folk songs. Traditional art and skill can be seen in the form of art pieces finely carved in wood by the students, traditional mandana art-pieces displayed on the college wall and beautifully designed and painted handmade parindas for birds.
The environment of the college thus maintains an ambience of rich and colourful Rajasthani art culture and tradition besides enriching the students with modern knowledge science and technology.
