Echoes of Tradition: Nachad and Gammat
Dehradun — The auditorium of the Department of Culture witnessed something beyond words — a heartfelt revival of Uttarakhand’s fading folk traditions.
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It was not just a cultural event, but a soulful moment of rebirth for the forgotten artists of the hills — the vibrant performers of Nachad and Gammat, who once brought life, laughter, and storytelling to every village celebration.
When the Mountains Came Alive on the City Stage
On this special evening, the stage was graced by those who once made every wedding, festival, and night in the hills a celebration.
Their humor, songs, and improvisations had once filled village courtyards with joy — and yesterday, their echoes filled Dehradun’s air, as if the mountains themselves had descended into the city.
72-year-old Shyam Lal — The Voice of a Living Tradition
When 72-year-old Shyam Lal Ji took the stage, time seemed to stand still.
His voice carried the laughter, warmth, and nostalgia of old mountain nights.
The audience was spellbound — witnessing not just a performance, but the living flame of a heritage they thought had faded away.
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Through his art, Shyam Lal Ji reminded everyone that this tradition still breathes — it only needed a stage and respect.
Revival Made Possible by Poet theatre performer Krishna Bagot
This extraordinary event was made possible by the tireless efforts of renowned humor poet and actor Shri Krishna Bagot , who brought these forgotten artists to a major city platform for the first time.
It was not merely a show, but a cultural homecoming — where applause carried not only admiration but gratitude and memory.
Nachad and Gammat — More Than Performance
Nachad and Gammat are not just art forms — they are collective memories of the hills, where language, satire, love, and pain speak together.
To recognize these artists is to preserve our own identity.
When folk art falls silent, culture becomes nothing but history.
Keeping the Flame of Culture Alive
This event reminded everyone that in the noise of modern entertainment, a gentle folk tune still lives within us.
It is our shared responsibility to nurture it — to ensure that the flame of our traditions never fades away.
Tribute and Gratitude
Heartfelt salutations to all contributors who made this revival possible.
You have not just organized an event — you have revived the soul of the mountains.
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“Humor poet Krishna Bagot Ji with folk artists — a moment of cultural rebirth.”
Report by : Dinesh pal Singh Gusain
Udaen News Network | Cultural Correspondent – Dehradun