PASIGHAT, Apr 1: The Department of Hindi, Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) in collaboration with Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS), East Siang Unit successfully concluded a 15-day drama workshop titled ‘Rangmanch: Dream, Drama, Discovery’ with a valedictory programme held at the Academic Block here on Tuesday last.
The workshop, which began on March 17, concluded with a drama presentation titled ‘Retracing Abotani: Tales and Memories from the Past’, based on the novel Junglee Phool by Joram Yalam Nabam.
The performance, attended by faculty members, students and invited guests, showcased the outcomes of the intensive training programme, aimed at promoting theatre culture among students and encouraging creativity, cultural understanding and self-expression through drama.
Addressing the gathering, APU Registrar Narmi Darang praised the quality of the drama presentation and encouraged students to actively participate in similar activities in the future.
He assured that the university would be willing to support and help fund such initiatives if organized again, and suggested that future performances could be developed further by presenting certain scenes in an even more detailed and impactful manner.
APLS-ESU president Ponung Ering Angu lauded the students’ performance and highlighted 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 participants, praised the performers for their hard work and thanked the audience who came to witness the drama. She expressed happiness and satisfaction with the performances and hoped that more such cultural and creative activities would continue in the future.
Mass Communication faculty member Kombong Darang appreciated the performance from the audience's perspective, stating that some students who earlier found it difficult even to introduce themselves were able to perform confidently on stage. He noted that the workshop played an important role in enhancing students' personality development while also encouraging them to learn about their own culture and traditions.
Many participants shared their experiences from the workshop, expressing that they never imagined they could perform acting so confidently on stage. They shared 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.
The programme also included a group dance presentation by students of the Hindi Dept, followed by closing remarks by Dr Ing Perme, HoD Hindi cum Programme Coordinator and APLS-ESU general secretary.