Master of ceremony: Dawa and Kinley Wangmo
Anchor-1: Good Evening! Ladies and
Gentleman! The galaxy of intellectuals, Your Hon’ble, Minister of Education, Lyonpo
Thakur Singh Powdel,
Vice Chancellor of Royal University of Bhutan, Dasho Pema Thinley, ISfTE
Secretary General, Professor, Forrest Crawford, and respected Professors and Educators from across the
globe.
My name is Dawa, undergoing my Bachelor’s
degree in Primary Education at Paro College of Education and this is my final
year.
I am Kinley Wangmo, in final year B.ed
Primary General.
It gives us immense
pleasure and privilege to be a part of THE
programme, this evening.
Well! My first and foremost duty - On
behalf of Paro College of Education is to welcome you all in the opening ceremony
of 32nd Annual International
Society for Teacher Education. The theme for
the seminar is Educating for Gross National Happiness: Role of Teacher
Here at this seminar, we value our intellectual capital, and nurture it
through a perfect blend, of the traditional as well as contemporary ways and
means, for the comprehensive development, of the teacher education, so that
every year the society at large is benefitted with the well equipped
professionals who can significantly contribute to the value creation process.
Once again it’s our pleasure to welcome you all to the 32nd
ISfTE Seminar!
Anchor-2: To embark on this
occasion, we will
have our traditional auspicious Marchang ceremony.
Marchang
is an offering of wine to the lama, yidam, pawo, khandrum, choechong
sungma, neydag and zhidag (translated into English this words means that we are
making offerings to our spiritual teachers, dakini, deities, tutelary, heroes
and heroines). The Marchang is said to invoke fortune, blessing for the removal of
obstacles, and for the successful outcome of the endeavor being inaugurated.
(MARCHANG…)
Anchor-1: May I now request
the Director of Paro College of
Education ----- Dasho Thubten Gyatsho, to present an opening remark.
AFTER THE ADDRESS – Thank you sir
Anchor-2: Ladies and gentlemen may I now, request
the Guest of honor, His Excellency Minister of Education, Lyonpo
Thakur Singh Powdel to address the gathering.
AFTER THE ADDRESS – Thank you la Lyonpo
Ladies and Gentleman, now we shall proceed
to next venue: that is in Centenary Gymnasium For cultural
extravaganza…
(PROCEEDING
TO CENTENARY GYMNASIUM)
CULTURAL PROGRAMME BY ROYAL ACADEMY
of PERFORMING ARTS
WELCOME DINNER
CENTENARY GYMNASIUM
Anchor-1 Ladies and gentleman,
Warm welcome to centenary Gymnasium
for the 2nd part of today’s program, in this episode you will
discover the colours of a cultural feast, unfolded by the artists of Royal Academic of Performing Arts
(RAPA) and PEC Cultural group.
To start on, may I invite Joenparlekso artistes from
RAPA on the showground…
This
folk song and dance performed at the start of a festive occasion is to welcome
the honored guests. The lyrics of the song go as follows…
It is with joy that we
welcome the distinguished guest in heaven, even water glitter with the
spiritual power of Gods
We wish that the rays
of heaven would fall on this beautiful world on this auspicious day and grant
good health and happiness to all distinguished guest…
We present this song
for the pleasure of our guest… Enjoy!
Anchor-2: Ladies and gentleman, up next we present to you, Thuenpa puenzhi chham (dance of the four friends)
The elephant, monkey,
rabbit and the peacock are four friends who live in harmonious existence in the
forest of Varanasi, India. The four animals supporting one another signify
living in harmony by working together. The dance describes their special relationship
and cooperation.
Ladies
and gentleman take pleasure…
(After Dance) That was indeed a lovely performance. How captivating!
Poetry of footsteps!
A blend of cosmic tune and divine
music!
Thank you!
Anchor-1: Ladies and gentleman, next we
present you… Rigsar
dance by: Paro College Culture Group…
Rigsar
dance is a music genre, the dominant type of
popular music of Bhutan. In
the early 1990s, the Rigsar industry grew considerably, as Drayang
repopularized the genre, adding more electronic elements. Modern Rigsar
recordings often use electronic approximations of drums
and guitars.
Anchor-2:
Ladies and gentleman, next may I invite performer of Layap Zhabdro from
RAPA…
The semi nomadic tribes
of the village called Laya, high up at the foothills of the snowy mountains
ranges in the north of Bhutan have songs and dances that describe the beautiful
panoramic surrounding. Glimpses and glittering snow-clad Mountain, the white
prayer flags fluttering high up on the mountain have inspired many beautiful
songs. This particular song describes the task of collection of incense plants
from the mountain sides as offering to the Gods.
Dear dignitaries, take joy in the presentation…..
AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
Incredible, the dancers really held
everyone captive. Thank you, it was Awesome!
Terton
Pema lingpa, the treasur discoverer in the 15th century witnessed
the pachham being performed in Zangdopelri, the abode of Guru Rinpochee by the
heros (Pawos) and the heroines (khandom-pamos) accompanied by harmonious
melodies of the religion of the Guru Rinpochee. This dance was introduced and
is performed to pacify the world and to restore peace and happiness.
Let’s witness the dance of heroes,
by welcoming entertainer from RAPA…
(After the dance) Very engrossing with various movement, figure and
mesmerizing formation…
Thank You!
Anchor-2: Ladies and gentleman, next program
in the list we have for you is Zhungdra (Samyay ki salamo)
One of the
oldest Bhutanese songs, this describes the construction of Samyay monastery,
“Migyur Lhuengi-Drukpai- Phodrang” in Tibet during 8th century. It
is said that king Thrisong Deotsen’s will was shaken as the construction of the
monastery was prolonged by hostile spirits and shanta Rakshita suggested that
the king invited Guru Padma Sambhava to vanquish the evil forces. The
completion of the monastery is said to have taken 6 long years.
Thank you!
Anchor-1: Ladies
and Gentleman, next we present you with Boedra (title) for that may I invite
Presenter of Paro College on the stage…
Boedra is a traditional genre
of Bhutanese music. Boedra, which is influenced by Tibetan
folk music, is one of the two main folk singing styles in Bhutan, the other
being zhungdra,
which was developed in the 17th century.
Anchor-2: Ladies and gentleman, let’s have a
change.
Up next I call on showground RAPA musician
for Instrumental Musical Display
The
instrument used are Dranyen (lute), Yangchen (Dulcimer), Piwang (Fiddle) and
lingm (Flute)…
Let’s have amusing moment with
melody dipped music notes…
Anchor-1: Ladies and gentleman, next we
present to you the Dramitse Ngachaam (Dance of Drummer from the Dramitsee)
In the 16th
century, lama kuenga Gyeltshen, Spiritual teacher, a learned lama from Dramitse
is believed to have visited the celestial palace of Guru Rinpochee through his
miraculous power. He saw the attendants of the Guru transform themselves into
peaceful or terrifying deities and performing a dance with drums. Upon his
return he introduced the dance that depicts the supremacy of Gods over demons
and symbolizes the victory of the good over evils. This dance is included with
the UNESCO’s list of unique intangible cultural heritage of mankind since 2002.
This was mesmerizing, powerful and alluring dance… Thank
you!
Anchor-2: Ladies and gentleman, next item in the list, we present you,
Folk Song (Ae Mo Chog Lay)
This is a
folk song and dance from the two hamlets of Merak and Sakten in eastern Bhutan,
where we have a small group of semi- nomadic people with their distinctive
dress and language. This is a unique dance of the highlander through
which they seek refuge in their local deities Amo Jomo. It is also believed
when they offer this song to their deity it can ward off the evil and negative
emotions and bestow them with blessing and good fortunes.
Anchor-1: Ladies and gentleman, subsequently,
I invite the presenters of Kepi Drukyul…
This is
the song and dance about how in Bhutan the land of thunder dragon, people live
in joy and harmony. Blessed by the triple gems, there is peace and tranquility.
Enjoy! Ladies and gentleman…
Anchor-2: Duet
Song
ACHOR 1: Ladies
and gentleman…Now we shall break for a yummy…yummy… Dinner… Until then this is
Dawa and Kinley Wangmo, leave-taking with the message, have a delicious dinner
and good night to all of you la.
