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Thiruvananthapuram: Some hesitantly stood up while others said they would join later. But it took only a while for all to get into dancing mode. They shook their legs and proudly sang ‘Takarilla…patarilla..karayilla..njangal…” making their statement strong and clear. Women of various ages were present at the Parishad Bhavan in Chettikulangara in the city last Sunday to gear up for the mega event One Billion Rising (OBR) to be held at Sanghumukham beach on Thursday. The women in city will throng the beach on Valentine’s Day to become one among the one billion women who gather worldwide to strike, dance and to raise demand to end violence against women.
When theatre artist Shylaja P Ambu presented the steps, all followed her cheerfully. Four Norwegian students, Ina Indergard, Live Kristiane, Ksetil Birkeland and Sandra Oline, who were in the state to study about the education system, were excited to join them. Ina said she was hearing about the OBR for the first time. However, she added that she would join the women on the beach on February 14.
“I have arranged some simple steps so that all can dance. There will be some formations in between to give awareness on violence against women. Some properties will be used as symbols to represent gender sensitivity,” Shylaja said.
Leading women organizations such as Sakhi, Mahila Samakhya, Democratic Women’s Association, etc. are the main organizers. The volunteers are busy visiting schools and colleges in the city to ensure maximum participation. “We will be visiting Govt Arts College, NSS College, Neeramankara and University College to inform students about the OBR. The students of College of Fine Arts have already agreed to be a part of programme,” said Satheera Udayakumar, a member of Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad.
Men joined the campaign on Tuesday by extending all support to OBR. A panel discussion was held at Gandhi Park in the evening. Prominent personalities such as senior journalist BRP Bhaskar, M G Radhakrishnan, MLA James Mathew, former minister Binoy Viswam, SFI state president Shiju Khan, R Radhakrishnan (Shastra Sahitya Parishad), E M Satheesan (Yuva Kala Sahithi) and others attended the programme.
The OBR will begin at 6pm at Shanghumukham beach on Thursday. Performance by Parvathy Baul, singer Pushpavati, Apt Performance and Art Research, Natana, cultural club of Technopark, etc. will be held. Girls will conduct bicycle rally and will perform karate. Vidwan band will also perform.
Thiruvananthapuram: Some hesitantly stood up while others said they would join later. But it took only a while for all to get into dancing mode. They shook their legs and proudly sang ‘Takarilla…patarilla..karayilla..njangal…” making their statement strong and clear. Women of various ages were present at the Parishad Bhavan in Chettikulangara in the city last Sunday to gear up for the mega event One Billion Rising (OBR) to be held at Sanghumukham beach on Thursday. The women in city will throng the beach on Valentine’s Day to become one among the one billion women who gather worldwide to strike, dance and to raise demand to end violence against women.
When theatre artist Shylaja P Ambu presented the steps, all followed her cheerfully. Four Norwegian students, Ina Indergard, Live Kristiane, Ksetil Birkeland and Sandra Oline, who were in the state to study about the education system, were excited to join them. Ina said she was hearing about the OBR for the first time. However, she added that she would join the women on the beach on February 14.
“I have arranged some simple steps so that all can dance. There will be some formations in between to give awareness on violence against women. Some properties will be used as symbols to represent gender sensitivity,” Shylaja said.
Leading women organizations such as Sakhi, Mahila Samakhya, Democratic Women’s Association, etc. are the main organizers. The volunteers are busy visiting schools and colleges in the city to ensure maximum participation. “We will be visiting Govt Arts College, NSS College, Neeramankara and University College to inform students about the OBR. The students of College of Fine Arts have already agreed to be a part of programme,” said Satheera Udayakumar, a member of Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishad.
Men joined the campaign on Tuesday by extending all support to OBR. A panel discussion was held at Gandhi Park in the evening. Prominent personalities such as senior journalist BRP Bhaskar, M G Radhakrishnan, MLA James Mathew, former minister Binoy Viswam, SFI state president Shiju Khan, R Radhakrishnan (Shastra Sahitya Parishad), E M Satheesan (Yuva Kala Sahithi) and others attended the programme.
The OBR will begin at 6pm at Shanghumukham beach on Thursday. Performance by Parvathy Baul, singer Pushpavati, Apt Performance and Art Research, Natana, cultural club of Technopark, etc. will be held. Girls will conduct bicycle rally and will perform karate. Vidwan band will also perform.
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