Seujj Society launches wildlife awareness campaign in Dhekiajuli

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DHEKIAJULI: In an inspiring effort to blend culture with conservation, the renowned environmental organization Seujj Society flagged off a 15-day Wildlife Awareness Campaign through drama workshops at the Trimurti Auditorium in Dhekiajuli on Tuesday. The initiative is being carried out under the banner of the organization’s cultural wing, Bonyam Sanskritik Kshetra.

The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Seuji Society’s State President, Sanjay Baruah, while eminent theatre personality Bhuvan Das formally inaugurated the campaign by breaking a coconut, a traditional symbol of auspicious beginnings.

The event was anchored by Dolly Das, Coordinator of the Dhekiajuli unit of Bonyam Sanskritik Kshetra. A host of prominent cultural figures, environmentalists, and local intellectuals marked their presence at the launch, making it a remarkable community affair. Among them were cultural trainer and Literary Secretary of the Assam Nationalist Youth Students’ Council Sujit Kataki, co-trainer and Teacher Sudarshan Kalita, Girish Chandra Das, and Dulal Nath from the Paschim Dhekiajuli Rongali Bihu Celebration committee, senior journalists Kalpajyoti Nath and Palima B Chetia, filmmaker Diganta Sharma, retired veterinary officer Umesh Chandra Das, and young writer Nazmul Hussain Bhuyan, among others. The guests were ceremonially welcomed with offerings of local saplings.

In their keynote addresses, speakers emphasized the power of drama in awakening environmental consciousness. They noted that drama is not just a cultural medium but a mirror of society capable of reflecting the human-nature relationship and inspiring critical thought and action.

As part of the campaign, students will receive an orientation on wildlife conservation from July 1 to 15. Subsequently, a theatrical production will be developed, focusing on themes related to forest and wildlife protection. This play will then be performed in public spaces to spread the message of conservation at the grassroots level. Sushanta Dutta, a state executive member of the Seuji Society, will serve as the official observer for the theatrical campaign.

Speaking to the media, the organizers shared, “Our aim is to use theatre as a powerful tool for awareness. Drama holds the potential to educate, engage, and mobilize communities, especially when it speaks the language of nature. Through this initiative, we hope to build a new generation of environmentally aware citizens.”

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