'Lori' Competition for Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

 

'Lori' Competition

Lori (Lullabies) form the earliest memories of our childhood – the most primary forms of storytelling, primarily from a mother to her child but also by grandparents and the entire extended family. Here, sanskars are inculcated in young children through loris (lullabies) and they are introduced to the culture. Loris (Lullabies) also have their own diversity. More often than not, our loris (lullabies) are written around our local surroundings, nature, local heroes and matters of local historical importance. From Assam’s NisûkāniGēēt, to Tamil Nadu’s Thalattupaatu, and from Gujarat’s Loris (Lullabies) to the Kannada LaaliHaadu – each region has its own way of not just making babies fall asleep but simultaneously educating them about the family values, local culture and practices.

In a world that is swiftly becoming digital, this wonderful practice and our traditional loris (lullabies) also afford an opportunity to be told afresh – the same age-old stories but told in new formats or new stories told in tune with modern impulses. In order to revive this beautiful tradition and with it, preserve the local compositions for generations to come, we are organising a Lori (Lullaby) competition for parents, guardians, and children across India.

Every Indian is invited to send in their entries here. Loris (Lullabies) pertaining to patriotism, poems, songs which can be easily recited by mothers in every home to their little children shall be eligible for the contest. In these loris (lullabies), there should be reference to modern India, the vision of 21st century India and its dreams.

Participants are encouraged to submit loris (lullabies) in their mother tongue but if the participant is conversant in more than one language then they can choose their language of choice.

Three Stages of Competition

State Level

Event with District
level winners between

10th - 28th Feb '22

National Level

Event with
State level winners

8th March '22

Registration Process

• Step1

  Click on the link here to access the registration form.

• Step2

  Create an uploadable file with your Lori (.doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, .png & .pdf; maximum file size is 4MB)

• Step3

  Upload your Lori and fill the form details.

Winners will be intimated by phone about dates and venue details of next round. Ministry of Culture will bear all boarding and lodging expenses of competitors.

Registration Process

• Step1

  Click on the link here to access the registration form.

• Step2

  Create an uploadable file with your Lori (.doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, .png & .pdf; maximum file size is 4MB)

• Step3

  Upload your Lori and fill the form details.

Winners will be intimated by phone about dates and venue details of next round. Ministry of Culture will bear all boarding and lodging expenses of competitors.