Gujarat Tableau on Dhordo theme wins heart of people in India

Gandhinagar : During the 75th Republic Day Parade, which took place at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, Gujarat’s tableau that was centred on the ‘Dhordo World Tourism Village—UNWTO’ was shown. This tableau has achieved the top rank in the People’s Choice category for the second year in a row. The tableau was awarded the second place in the Jury’s Choice of the Selection Committee for Tableau Excellence, which is an additional complement to the awards it has received.

Avantika Singh, who is the Secretary of Information and Broadcasting for the state of Gujarat and also serves as the Secretary to the Chief Minister, was presented with the prestigious award on January 30 in New Delhi by Ajay Bhatt, who is the Minister of State for Defence and Tourism for the Government of India. Dheeraj Parekh, who is the Director of Information were also present.

The Republic Day National Parade was a grand spectacle that featured the collective spirit and achievements of the nation. It was attended by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, as well as the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The parade featured the participation of 25 tableaus from a variety of states, Union Territories, and ministries.

The tableau that Gujarat presented stood out because it not only highlighted the progress that has been made in the digital revolution in rural areas, but it also brilliantly displayed the distinctive ‘Bhunga’ of Kutch, Rann Utsav, the Tent City, and a variety of handicrafts. The performance of the Bhatigal garba, which was recently recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a “Intangible Cultural Heritage,” brought a unique cultural element to the event.

With an astonishing 32 percent of the total votes cast throughout the country, Gujarat’s tableau was able to confirm its position as the most prominent winner of the People’s Choice Award for the second year in a row. The tableau, which was accompanied by the mesmerising Garba performance, became the focus point of attention, and it captivated the hearts of the audience members.

A focus on Rann Utsav Dhordo, which was begun in Kutch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was highlighted in the tableau. This highlighted the significant role that Rann Utsav Dhordo plays in fostering social, economic, and environmental development in rural Kutch. Rann Utsav was established in Dhordo in 2006, and it immediately became well-known all over the world. In 2023, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation bestowed upon it the coveted accolade of “World Best Tourism Village.” Due to this reputation, Dhordo has firmly established itself as one of the most popular tourist locations in the world.

In 2022, the Ministry of Defence launched the “People’s Choice Award” via the “My Gov platform,” which gave public the opportunity to cast their votes for the most outstanding servicemen and the most impressive tableau. Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, expressed his thanks for the combined efforts that resulted to the accomplishment of the tableau triumph. It was emphasised by him that this accomplishment is a collaborative victory for all of the people who live in Gujarat, particularly those who come from Kutch, and that it represents a tremendous success in the categories of tourism and cultural heritage.

The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, brought attention to the fact that Dhordo has been internationally recognised as the best tourism village in the world, and that Garba has been recognised as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World. The accomplishments that are shown at Kartavya Path in Delhi are a demonstration of the rich cultural heritage that the people of Gujarat have inherited and the pride that they feel in their heritage.