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Kashmiris Struggle to Save Traditional Band Pather Theatre

The Jammu and Kashmir region used to have a strong tradition of folklore and storytelling for centuries.
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The Band Pather theatre tradition was seen as an important mechanism of social commentary by artists and actors who would use the art form to discuss societal issues and governance by kings.

After surviving for centuries, the tradition is slowly disappearing in the Kashmir region.

Sputnik spoke to Rohit Bhat, director of 'Vomedh' - a Kashmiri organization trying to undo some of the damage to theatre and preserve what is left of it.

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