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Culture:
Culture is the inevitable bond which entwines individuals. It alludes to the examples of the activities performed by different humans. It represents thoughts, ideas, practices, behaviour, etc of people. The art, language, religion and literature of the society are represented by its culture. The significance of culture lies in its nearby relationship with the mind-sets and living of people. . Differences in cultures have led to diversity in the people.

Tagore hall being a performing arts building, plays an important role in instilling cultural values in the society. Among the various plays enacted at Tagore hall, the following created a cultural insight.Tagore hall is a public space in which people can organize various performances which eventually form a major part of the culture of this place.

Drama:
As a part of the Theatre Olympics, many plays were showcased at Tagore Memorial Hall. Among the various plays, a play named “Athmakatha” was by organised by the National School of Drama in association with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Gujarat Sangeet Natak Academy. This play which was promised to be a visual treat was directed by Mr Vinay Sharma. The play was appreciated by everyone who witnessed it.

A beautifully crafted play “Gabarghichoran Ke Mai” was also enacted while celebrating the World Theatre Day at the on-going Theatre Olympics which was organised by National School of Drama at Tagore Memorial Hall. This play was directed by Mr Tanveer Akhtar. This play retains the basic structure in its folk flavour. The play revolves around the protagonist, Galeejbo, a young bride whose husband Galeej left her just after they got married. To earn a living, he migrated to Kolkata despite of Galeejbo asking him not leave her alone.

Another play named “Tamasha Na Hua” is a play inside a play, which was directed by Mr Bhanu Bharti. It begins with a theatre group which is busy in rehearsing their much appreciated play ‘Muktdhara’. Later on, the actors start arguing about its relevance in today’s time and soon it completely turns into a debate on Tagore vs. Gandhi, which created curiosity among the crowd.

Other plays such as Parka Potana, Umra Nind Si Kyu Nhi Hoti, Kannada play Huliya Neralu, etc are also been held at Tagore Memorial Hall.