Teachers stage street play on dowry

The school teachers of different government schools of the city raised ‘dowry’ issue through Nukkad Natak. To mark the closure of Teachers’ Training Programme, a street play on dowry was performed on Wednesday at Old Campion School Ground.

It is to be noted that the Teachers’ Training Programme was orgaised by District Education Department.

The training of Group A began from Monday that concluded on Wednesday.

As many as 150 teachers including some principals of the schools participated in the training programme.

The dowry is a major and serious issue in India, with this message the different teams began their performance.

It is to be noted that the dowry system refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride's family gives to the bridegroom, his parents, or his relatives as a condition of the marriage.

The dowry system is thought to put great financial burden on the bride's family. In some cases, the dowry system leads to crime against women, ranging from emotional abuse and injury to even deaths.

To spread awareness and inform more about it, the performers told the audience about the laws made against dowry.

The payment of dowry has long been prohibited under specific Indian laws including the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and subsequently by Sections 304B and 498A of the Indian Penal Code.

Conversing lyrically in various proverbs, the teachers raised questions about the facts. The characters were further supported by the chorus which with beautiful expressions asked the crowd about their stereotyped thinking.

Dressed alike and with perfect coordination the performers were able to impress the crowd.

Through live music and songs, the street play came to an end. The public gathered enjoyed every bit of the performance. Gathering of people highly appriciated the performances.