Republic Day 2024: Gujarat Tableau To Highlight Dhordo Village's 'Global Identity On Border Tourism' In Parade

The tableau was planned in collaboration with the Gujarat government's Information Department, which is overseen by Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Avantika Singh Aulakh.

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Gujarat has created a tableau in Dhordo village, Kutch, to highlight its "global identity of border tourism" for this year's Republic Day parade in Delhi, according to an official announcement from the state government on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's younger brother Pankaj, a former senior official from the Gujarat Information Department, was part of the team that created the tableau.

The tableau was planned in collaboration with the Gujarat government's Information Department, which is overseen by Secretary of Information and Broadcasting Avantika Singh Aulakh. Pankaj Modi joined the team as a consultant.

“The tableau, aligned with the theme ‘Dhordo: Global Identity of Gujarat’s Border Tourism’, will offer an overview of the state’s rich cultural heritage. Dhordo, recently recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as one of the Best Tourism Villages, takes centerstage in showcasing the unique blend of tradition, tourism, and technology that defines the essence of a ‘Developed India,” the official statement reads. 

It also stated that the tableau will include Dhordo's distinctive 'bhunga' houses, local handicrafts, Rogan art, Rann Utsav, Tent City, and the cultural phenomenon of Garba, which was recently designated as 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' by UNESCO.

"Dhordo, situated in the desert of Kutch, has overcome adversities to emerge as a top tourist destination, portraying the spirit of Gujarat's border tourism in the tableau. The geographical location of Gujarat will be depicted on a rotating globe at the forefront of the tableau. Showcasing local handicrafts, Rogan art, traditional Kutchi music, and the iconic "Bhunga" houses, the tableau encapsulates the essence of tradition intertwined with digital progress," the statement further reads. 

The annual parade will feature 25 tableaus, including 16 from various states and union territories and nine from central government ministries.