Aank – A Creative Line

3-7 September 2025

Welcome Note

Welcome to the Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival, which commenced in 2023. We embark on a captivating journey celebrating the profound connection between rivers and human civilization. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Assam’s iconic Brahmaputra, this festival is a harmonious convergence of culture, art, unity, and collaborative work among the global theatre fraternity. AANK-A Creative Line proudly presents an array of performances, enlightening workshops (including Theatre Workshop and Environmental Sensitization Workshop), and engaging discussions. We aim to ignite empathy, foster understanding, and inspire positive change through the transformative power of theatre.

Join us in embracing diversity, as artists from around the world unite to showcase their creative expressions. Let’s explore the symphony of culture, the cadence of rivers, and the tapestry of humanity. Together, we can nurture a compassionate world where harmony prevails. Welcome to a celebration of culture, compassion, and creativity.

Objectives

This theatre festival wants to celebrate the spirit of “Amrit Nadiya” as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by exploring the connection between the creative dimensions of human culture and river.
Seeks to celebrate the cultural significance of the Brahmaputra river and its relationship with human civilization through theatrical performances and workshops.
To promote harmony and unity among diverse communities by utilizing theatre as a powerful tool to address global challenges, fostering empathy, understanding, and social change.
By organizing performances, workshops, and discussions, the festival aims to highlight the vital connection between rivers and human culture, inspiring awareness and environmental sensitization for the preservation of natural resources.
The festival envisions becoming a global platform that brings together artists from different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to showcase their creative expressions, fostering appreciation for cultural heritage and contributing to a more compassionate and empathetic world.

Scope of the Festival

The Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival celebrates the interplay between rivers and human civilization, focusing on the Brahmaputra in Assam. It includes performances, a physical theatre workshop, and an environmental sensitization program. By uniting diverse artists, workshops, and discussions, the festival aims to enhance cultural appreciation, foster unity, and inspire positive social change. This ambitious occasion foresees theatre as a means to foster harmony, rising above worldwide challenges, and fostering a world of compassion and empathy. It aims to nurture cultural heritage and humanity, engaging an estimated 5000 attendees in person and around 50,000 more through online channels.

🎭 BBITF 2025 – Inauguration Ceremony

We warmly invite you to the Inauguration Ceremony of the 3rd Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival 2025.

The evening will feature:
• Official inauguration of BBITF 2025
• Formal felicitation of the Chief Guest
• Keynote address by Mr. Youn
• Release of the annual BBITF publication and edited books
• Followed by two inaugural performances

Join us as we open the festival with global voices, theatrical celebration, and shared vision.

Physical Theatre Workshop

Theme: Embodied Voices: The Craft of Physical Expression on Stage

🗓 Dates: 4th – 6th September, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Daily – 2 sessions per day)
📍 Venue: Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society, Guwahati
🎟 Seats Available: Only 30

We are delighted to present the Physical Theatre Workshop as a major highlight of the Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival 2025! This immersive, three-day training is your gateway to unlocking the body’s expressive power through movement, rhythm, and gesture.

Guided by acclaimed theatre practitioners from India, Croatia, Lebanon, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Romania, the workshop will explore:
• Physical presence and body awareness
• Improvisation and non-verbal storytelling
• Cross-cultural movement vocabularies
• Integration of dance, mime, and spatial dynamics

✨ An unmissable opportunity for actors, dancers, and performance enthusiasts to discover the universal language of the body and create resonant stage moments—without uttering a word.

📅 Last Date to Register: 31st August 2025

Step into a space where your body becomes your voice. Let your movements speak at BBITF 2025!

Theatre Forum

We are thrilled to invite you to the Theatre Forum at the Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival 2025, a vital platform for critical engagement, creative exchange, and global dialogue!

🗓 Dates & Topics:
4th September 2025 – Sponsorship, Sustainability, and Survival: Rethinking Theatre Funding Models
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM | 👤 Moderator: Mr. Jinyoung Youn (South Korea)

5th September 2025 – Global Crises, Local Stages: Theatre’s Role in a World on Edge
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM | 👤 Moderator: Mr. Nayan Prasad (India)

📍 Venue: Seminar Hall, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Society, Guwahati

These timely conversations bring together theatre makers, cultural leaders, and scholars from around the world to explore:
✨ Theatre’s survival in the face of financial uncertainty
✨ New funding models and sustainable practices
✨ Theatre’s responsibility in times of global crisis

📅 Last Date of Registration: 2nd September 2025

Whether you’re a practitioner, academic, or curious learner—come be a part of this powerful forum and help shape the future of global theatre.
Let’s rethink, respond, and reimagine—together.

Environmental Sensitization Workshop

Join us for an inspiring Environmental Sensitization Workshop, organized in collaboration with Aaranyak, as part of the Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival 2025!

🧭 Theme: Brahmaputra and Beyond: Rivers as Cultural and Ecological Lifelines
📅 Dates & Venues:
• 5th September 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 📍 One College/University from Guwahati
• 6th September 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 📍 One College/University from Guwahati

🎙️ Facilitator: Dr. Partha Jyoti Das and his Team | Aaranyak

Through interactive lectures, creative presentations, and student-led performances, this workshop aims to connect participants with the rich cultural and ecological tapestry of the Brahmaputra River—one of India’s most vital lifelines.

✨ Highlights:
• Expert sessions on river ecology, climate resilience, and heritage
• Traditional music, poetry, and performances on river conservation
• Engaging discussions that bridge environmental science and performing arts

🎓 Open to: Students, artists, educators, environmentalists, and anyone passionate about rivers, culture, and climate action.
🎟️ Free Entry | Open to All

Let’s come together to celebrate, reflect, and act—because the story of our rivers is the story of us.

🎭 Culmination Ceremony

📅 Date: 7th September 2025
🕖 Time: 7:40 PM
📍 Venue: Sri Sri Madhavadeva International Auditorium, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati

Join us for the grand concluding celebration of the 3rd Bhullung-Bhuthur International Theatre Festival 2025 — an evening where music, memory, and movement come together in a soulful farewell.

✨ Highlights of the Evening:

🎶 The Fivefold Melody of Emotions
Arranged by: Mr. Arup Jyoti Patgiri (Bapi), Alumni of AT 4 Boy’s Hall, Gauhati University
Narration: Dr. Mrinal Jyoti Goswami
This 30-minute musical journey immerses the audience in the emotional heritage of Assam through five folk traditions — Karbi, Mising, Rabha, Goalpariya, and Bihu. It celebrates the folk voice as a vessel of both sorrow and hope, threading stories of mourning, longing, and resilience into a living sonic archive of collective memory.

🧘 Artistic Pair Yoga Demonstration
Led by Dr. Hridayananda Tamuli Phukan and Team
An evocative blend of yogic movement and performative grace, this presentation explores harmony, trust, and synchrony between two bodies in motion. Through meditative breath, balance, and postures, the piece transcends the physical and becomes a poetic meditation on inner serenity and embodied expression.

Let this culminating night resonate as a shared breath between artists and audience — one last embrace of rhythm, reflection, and renewal before we part, carrying the spirit of BBITF 2025 forward.

3-7 September 2025

Welcome Note

Objectives

Scope of the Festival

When & Where

🎭 BBITF 2025 – Inauguration Ceremony

Physical Theatre Workshop

Theatre Forum

Environmental Sensitization Workshop

🎭 Culmination Ceremony

Performances

Festival Team

Advisors

Email: info@aank.org