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IFFI 2025 Day 04: The Pulse of India: In Pictures — The Central Bureau of Communication’s Troupes Bring Soul-Stirring Traditional Heritage

IFFI 2025 Day 04: The Pulse of India: In Pictures — The Central Bureau of Communication’s Troupes Bring Soul-Stirring Traditional Heritage

#IFFIWood, 23 November 2025

 

Day 04 of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Panaji, Goa, was dedicated to a vibrant display of India’s diverse performance arts. The INOX venue transformed into a cultural hub, hosting a spectacle of Traditional folk dances, Folk songs and Dramatic storytelling.

The INOX venue pulsed with the energy of India’s soul-stirring folk traditions. Artists from across the nation, represented by the Central Bureau of Communication’s troupes, captivated audiences with a dazzling showcase of traditional folk dances, regional songs, and vibrant dramatic storytelling. It was a powerful cultural interlude, celebrating the heart and heritage of India.

The Thadiya folk dance and song from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand brings the vibrant spirit of the Himalayas to IFFI 2025. A soul-stirring performance by CBC PRTs

 

   

Thadiya folk dance and song from Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, performed by CBC PRTs at IFFI 2025

 

The captivating Bhortal dance from Assam, performed by the CBC PRTs, enthralls the audience at IFFI 2025

 

    

Bhortal dance from of Assam performed by CBC PRTs at IFFI 2025

 

The joyful and energetic Sambalpuri folk dance of Odisha showcases the rich, rhythmic heritage of the state

 

Sambalpuri folk dance performance by PRTs of CBC Bhubaneswar, Odisha at IFFI 2025

 

Jajhiya folk dance performance from the Mithila region of Bihar by CBC PRTs at IFFI 2025

 

Jajhiya folk dance performance from the Mithila region of Bihar by CBC PRTs at IFFI 2025

 

Jajhiya folk dance performance from the Mithila region of Bihar by CBC PRTs at IFFI 2025

 

The distinctive SINHTOO DANCE of the Hatti Tribe of Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh, a vibrant performance showcasing tribal culture and energy

 

The distinctive SINHTOO DANCE of the Hatti Tribe of Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh, a vibrant performance showcasing tribal culture and energy

 

 

The distinctive SINHTOO DANCE of the Hatti Tribe of Sirmour District, Himachal Pradesh, a vibrant performance showcasing tribal culture and energy

 

The Gussadi-Tribal dance of Telangana captivates the audience with its intricate steps, traditional attire, and raw cultural energy

 

The Gussadi-Tribal dance of Telangana captivates the audience with its intricate steps, traditional attire, and raw cultural energy

 

   

The Gussadi-Tribal dance of Telangana captivates the audience with its intricate steps, traditional attire, and raw cultural energy

 

A lively Dogri dance from Jammu brings the rich cultural melodies and joyful spirit of the region to the IFFI 2025 stage

 

A lively Dogri dance from Jammu brings the rich cultural melodies and joyful spirit of the region to the IFFI 2025 stage

 

A lively Dogri dance from Jammu brings the rich cultural melodies and joyful spirit of the region to the IFFI 2025 stage

 

A beautiful Raas Folk Dance performance by artists from the People’s Action for Social Development, Daman and Diu. Celebrating unity through rhythm!

 

The spectacular Addukke Karagattam, folk dance of Tamil Nadu performance, a traditional folk dance requiring immense skill and grace, thrills the IFFI 2025 audience

 

The spectacular Addukke Karagattam, folk dance of Tamil Nadu performance, a traditional folk dance requiring immense skill and grace, thrills the IFFI 2025 audience

 

The spectacular Addukke Karagattam, folk dance of Tamil Nadu performance, a traditional folk dance requiring immense skill and grace, thrills the IFFI 2025 audience

 

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