Agartala, Nov 3: Traditional folk dances of Tripura’s Mog community were showcased at the Lokrang Mahotsav 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, where artists of the Sangrain Dance Academy performed Sangrain and WA dances, organisers said.
The two-day cultural festival, held on November 2 and 3, provided a national platform for the Tripura-based troupe to present the community’s distinctive traditions, folk expressions and artistic heritage.
The performers presented the traditional dance forms through colourful choreography, traditional costumes and intricate movements, offering audiences a glimpse into the cultural practices of one of Tripura’s indigenous communities.
The cultural contingent was led by Raju Mog, a recipient of the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, who guided the team in representing the state’s cultural diversity at the event.
The performances highlighted the customs, traditional art forms and cultural identity of the Mog community, drawing attention to Tripura’s diverse indigenous heritage.
The academy’s participation was aimed at promoting and preserving traditional performing arts, particularly among younger generations, and creating greater awareness about indigenous cultural practices.
Through their presentations, the artists sought to familiarise audiences from different parts of the country with the Mog community’s folk traditions and their significance in Tripura’s cultural landscape.
The festival also provided an opportunity for the performers to interact with artists from other regions and showcase their traditional art forms on a wider platform.
The participation of the Sangrain Dance Academy highlighted the role of local artists and cultural organisations in preserving traditional dance forms and passing them on to future generations.
Such national-level cultural platforms provide opportunities for indigenous artists to gain wider recognition and encourage younger members of their communities to remain connected with their cultural roots.
The performances in Jaipur brought attention to the folk traditions of Tripura’s Mog community and showcased the state’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
The academy’s presentation was part of broader efforts to promote indigenous cultural expressions and expand recognition of traditional performing arts beyond their regions of origin.
