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The recently released book “Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto” is associated with which which folk music tradition?
Bihu
Bhawaiya
Lavani
Baul
Bhawaiya
The book 'Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto' chronicles the Bhawaiya folk music tradition of North Bengal.
Released by the Vice President, the book authored by Jayanta Kumar Roy and Sangita Roy explores the historical evolution and cultural significance of the Bhawaiya music genre. This folk tradition is central to the Koch Rajbanshi community in North Bengal and Assam, highlighting themes of agricultural life and communal celebrations. The release underscores the importance of preserving India's diverse cultural heritage, especially through traditional music forms that reflect the lives and emotions of ordinary people.
The book was recently released by the Vice President of India.
Authors include Jayanta Kumar Roy and Sangita Roy.
Bhawaiya is a traditional folk music genre of North Bengal and Assam.
The book emphasizes the cultural heritage of the Koch Rajbanshi community.
B is correct — 'Bhawaiya' is the folk music tradition associated with the book.
Remember that Bhawaiya music is linked to the agrarian lifestyle of North Bengal, similar to how Bihu is connected to Assamese farming festivals.