Raising awareness about issues that affect society
Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar was recently honoured by the Government of Bhutan with an official stamp issued for his initiative Dance for a Cause. In a quick tête-à-tête, he tells us more about the initiative and his future plans...
Tell us more about your initiative Dance for a Cause...
In 2008, I had launched my initiative Dance for a Cause at the World Economic Forum in Davos with the help of late Parmeshwar Godrej. This initiative is a way through which we use dance and drama as a medium to raise awareness about various social issues prevalent in society. We have raised awareness for issues such as animal rights, cancer awareness, aids, care for mentally challenged individuals and more. Last year, the Government of India honoured the initiative with the National Excellence Award. We have also been bestowed with Gaurav Samaan and honoured with the WOW Award for the same.
What made the Bhutan Government decide to issue a stamp in the name of your initiative?
Karma Wangdi of the Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd said Dance for a Cause is a heartwarming initiative that has received international appreciation. Be it United Nations or the Government of India, people have praised the worldwide social awareness work that the initiative has been doing. This stamp costing 30 Bhutanese Ngultrum issued by the Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd celebrates 10 years of the initiative. By the end of this year, the initiative will reach to people in UK, Mauritius, UAE and Malaysia all thanks to the support of the UN.
What inspired you to come up with Dance for a Cause?
As a dancer, I believe it is my responsibility to bring to light the problems that surround us. For me, dance is not just a form of entertainment but also a form of education, and the best way to make an impact and bring change is through dance, music and drama. I am thankful to the Government of Bhutan and the Royal Family of Bhutan for recognising this initiative through this stamp.
The stamps issued by the Government of Bhutan
Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar was recently honoured by the Government of Bhutan with an official stamp issued for his initiative Dance for a Cause. In a quick tête-à-tête, he tells us more about the initiative and his future plans...
Tell us more about your initiative Dance for a Cause...
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| Choreographer Sandip Soparrkar Stamp |
In 2008, I had launched my initiative Dance for a Cause at the World Economic Forum in Davos with the help of late Parmeshwar Godrej. This initiative is a way through which we use dance and drama as a medium to raise awareness about various social issues prevalent in society. We have raised awareness for issues such as animal rights, cancer awareness, aids, care for mentally challenged individuals and more. Last year, the Government of India honoured the initiative with the National Excellence Award. We have also been bestowed with Gaurav Samaan and honoured with the WOW Award for the same.
What made the Bhutan Government decide to issue a stamp in the name of your initiative?
Karma Wangdi of the Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd said Dance for a Cause is a heartwarming initiative that has received international appreciation. Be it United Nations or the Government of India, people have praised the worldwide social awareness work that the initiative has been doing. This stamp costing 30 Bhutanese Ngultrum issued by the Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd celebrates 10 years of the initiative. By the end of this year, the initiative will reach to people in UK, Mauritius, UAE and Malaysia all thanks to the support of the UN.
What inspired you to come up with Dance for a Cause?
As a dancer, I believe it is my responsibility to bring to light the problems that surround us. For me, dance is not just a form of entertainment but also a form of education, and the best way to make an impact and bring change is through dance, music and drama. I am thankful to the Government of Bhutan and the Royal Family of Bhutan for recognising this initiative through this stamp.
The stamps issued by the Government of Bhutan
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