Excerpts of Poetry Recitation Competition Finals 2018
कविता पठन प्रतियोगिता २०१८ अंतिम चरण
Excerpts of Poetry Recitation Competition Finals organised by Hindi Pracharini Sabha on Saturday 9th of June 2018 @ Hindi Bhawan, Long Mountain...
Congrats to all participants who are already Winners...
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BHOJPURI BHASHA : HAMNI KE MAAN AWROO SAMMAAN भोजपुरी भाषा हमनी के मान औरू सम्मान
Bhojpuri language has survived and is still breathing healthily thanks to the ocean of Intangible cultural heritage it carries with it.
Today, people have been talking about the decline of this ancestral language but this is not the case as such. In fact, in Mauritius, Bhojpuri is used in various instances be it in villages, shops, offices, parliament, schools, hospitals, administrative cadre, amongst others. People feel at ease while talking or keeping in contact with colleagues, family, officers, even ministers. Many people even believe that through this language itself they have paved their path to success in life. Bhojpuri language strengthens the bond or relationship among Mauritians and together we cater towards the progress of this country culturally, socially, politically.....
Through Bhojpuri language itself, Mauritius is a lieu of rich Indian Diaspora. The Bhojpuri 'Geet Gawaai' has been included in UNESCO as a rich intangible heritage. This is of course a question of pride for all Mauritians. Talking of Bhojpuri 'Geet Gawaai', this is a folkloric song and dance as we may say performed by the elders of our society during marriage ceremonies especially on Friday night whilst performing several rituals for the well benefit of the bride or bridegroom. With Chimta, Dholak, Manjeera, amongst other musical instruments, an atmosphere of happiness prevails which is unique amongst the cultures around the world.
Today, there is a Bhojpuri Channel (Channel 8) on our national broadcasting corporation (Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation). Indeed, this is a big achievement for all those Bhojpuri language lovers. Programmes such as 'IT GURU' (which has been hosted by me) dealing with the latest technologies such as Office 365, Skype, Whattsapp, Internet technologies, computer maintenance, typing in HINDI/BHOJPURI Language, amongst other interesting programmes help not only the elders but also the forthcoming generations, the youth, to keep up-to-date with the latest technological trends. the speciality about this programme is that it is being presented in BHOJPURI language which is indeed a UNIQUE one. Amongst other interesting programmes are 'Kheti Baari', 'Chala Gaon Ghume', 'Khel Khilaari', 'Bol Bandhu', 'Naari Shakti', 'Rangarang', etc....
Today, in the educational sector, Bhojpuri has been introduced but not as a subject as a whole but rather as an optional one. In the NEW HINDI Primary textbooks of 2017 and onwards, several components of Bhojpuri such as Bhojpuri songs, Folk Songs, Ancestral Games, Bhojpuri animated 2D and 3D cartoons, etc....have been included so that children get exposed to this language and enjoy themselves through songs, poems, cartoons and at the same learning the words in Bhojpuri.
Bhojpuri is also a language whereby many Mauritian artists earn their living. Many Bhojpuri singers, composers, musicians, etc. are being encouraged by the government to promote the ancestral languages by producing popular albums. Songs such as 'Chak ChakaChak' by Rambha Ramtohul, 'Khaale Pile' by the late famous Gamat King 'Sona Noyan', 'Kaamkarwaa' by Kamaljeet Chintamunnee amongst other famous singers and their songs have really enlightened the future of Bhojpuri language. These songs are most popular during wedding ceremonies especially on Saturdays on the HALDI Vidhi day, parties, functions, etc.. And one thing to notice is that people especially youngsters dance mostly on the Bhojpuri songs...A new era in Bhojpuri songs has been brought by the famous Bhojpuri SInger, Kamaljeet Chintamunnee, with his hit song 'Kaamkarwa'. This song has been given a taste of Hip Hop and RNB but the lyrics are in Bhojpuri. This song has really eradicated the taboo in people's mind that Bhojpuri is just the language of elders.
The future of Bhojpuri seems to be bright but more youngsters need to be encouraged to adopt this language. Knowledge about the words and the grammatical structure of this language starts by talking with elders such as our Grandfather, Grandmothers (Nana, Nani) or simply elders who have this rich treasure which they are willing to transfer to the younger generation. And also we have course offered by the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. Senior lecturers who have years of experience in teaching of Bhojpuri, are imparting Bhojpuri to the younger generation. Some common names include (1) Dr Arvind Bissessur, who has an immense contribution in the preservation and promotion of this language in Mauritius, (2) Dr Kumarduth Goodary, who has also contributed immensely (3) Mr Jayganesh Dawosing, who has immensely contributed also , amongst others. I myself, BINDA Vivek, I have contributed in the promotion of this language through ICT with the production of cartoons, videos, textbooks, etc....We can't forget many Mauritian writers and social workers and associations who have contributed immensely for which Bhojpuri language stands today.
Let's speak BHOJPURI !!
