Country representing: India
Number of performers in the whole group: 12
Competitions Participating In:
- Traditional Folk-Dance Group
- Choreographed/Stylised Folk-Dance Group
- Children’s Traditional Folk-Dance Group
- Open Dance (solo)
Biography:
BBS Kala Manch (Bhangra Blaster Sabhyachark Kala Manch) is an establishment showing the cultural fragrance all over the world as well as to attach our young generation with the roots of our great Punjabi culture and heritage with different entertaining art forms like bhangra, luddi, jhumar, Gidha, Sammi, Jindua, Malwai Gidha, Marshal Art Gatka, Folk Singing, Folk Act, Folk Music, Legends of Punjab etc.
History
In 1999, young artists combined with other dancers and established a small group for folk art. Some time passed, and they turned into a wide group of artists famous with Bhangra Blaster Sabhychark Kala Manch. In 2006 the charity was registered No. 638 under the Society Act 1860 to work all over the world.
Artists of this group perform all over India as well as foreign countries such as New Zealand, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore and Bangkok. In folk festivals under associations, institutions, academies, EAFF, NGO’s, private programs, different culture centres of India, under state governments, the ministry of culture and the Government of India.
There are approximate 325 expert artists working in the group and many are under training. BBS Kala Manch organized workshops for learners free of charge in June every year.
Director
President/Director of BBS Kala Manch Mr. Shingara Singh is a multi-talented passionate cultural activist, a professional folk dancer, choreographer, skilled teacher and event designer for his creative out of the box performances and initiatives.
He has an experience of more than 20 years in promoting arts and cultural activities. And displays his work in all states of India and many countries of the world.
Nowadays he works under the education department of Punjab. He is an Indian Punjabi Folk Dancer who was introduced to the Diwali Festival Held in New Zealand by ICCR under Kalehri Art and Culture Academy while serving in the Education Department of Punjab.
Objectives of BBS Kala Manch:
- To promote Punjabi culture all over the world
- To attached young generation with His heritage
- To promote national and international understanding
- To understand another’s culture
The Genres we are performing and training:
- Punjabi Folk Music vocal and instrument
- Punjabi Folk Dances
- Punjabi Folk Drama
- Marshal Art Gatka
