Pandal hopping (part-2)
On the previous day,
I commenced my exploration of Kolkata's cultural heritage,
specifically focusing on its renowned festivities.
Continuing in this vein, I would like to invite you to join me in discovering
the historical significance of North Kolkata.
Following our visit to Bag Bazar, we proceeded to North Kolkata,
an area characterised by its nostalgic ambience and numerous architectural marvels that are over a century old.
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During my visit, I observed couples capturing photographs in front of these historical residences,
which instilled a sense of pride in me.
These structures serve as a testament to the city’s former status as the capital of India,
and their preservation reflects the enduring legacy of Kolkata.
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We subsequently visited a nearby pandal that revealed another facet of the city’s rich history.
Here, I encountered information about "Uday Shankar, an eminent Indian dancer
and choreographer known for his innovative fusion style of dance."
He adeptly integrated European theatrical methods with Indian classical dance, incorporating elements from various folk and tribal traditions.
His contributions to the performing arts were instrumental in popularising modern dance in India,
Europe, and the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
For more comprehensive information on Uday Shankar,
one may refer to his Wikipedia page.
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Inside the pandal, I discovered original photographs of Uday Shankar along with extensive
documentation regarding his life and works.
Following this, we proceeded to another pandal,
which, regrettably, was closed to visitors.
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Nonetheless, I managed to capture a few exterior photographs. The theme of this pandal celebrated Kolkata's famous sweets, titled "Mistir Pathshala," or "the Institute of Making Sweets." Notable varieties, including sandesh and jalbhora, were featured, along with citations of their respective creators.
As the afternoon approached, around 4 PM, our group began to feel hungry.
Consequently, we decided to dine at the esteemed Royal Indian Hotel, a historical restaurant renowned for its biryani,
which has been operational since 1905.
I took the opportunity to document not only the menu but also the establishment's storied past.
Inside the restaurant, which was bustling with patrons,
we went up to the first floor and ordered kebabs as starters, then mutton and chicken biryani for the main course.
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After concluding our meal, we resumed our pandal-hopping activities, which I will outline in my forthcoming report, the concluding segment of this exploration. Stay tuned for further details.
Lo de Uday Shankar fusionando teatro europeo con danza clásica india es un dato que no esperaba en un post de pandal hopping. ¿Ese pandal estaba dedicado específicamente a él o era parte de un tema más amplio sobre arte bengalí?
Ese dato de Uday Shankar fusionando teatro europeo con danza clásica india es el que vale, traducido a guaraníes: la cultura como marca ciudad. ¿Los pandales de North Kolkata son temporales o alguno queda fijo todo el año?
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