Agartala: More than 80 artists from Tripura’s Mog community will perform at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026 in Gujarat on Oct 31, and again at Bharat Parv 2026 starting Nov 1.They will present Tripura’s indigenous cultural traditions to a national audience at Statue of Unity, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion.A cultural programme in the evening will feature folk and classical dance forms from across India, with around 5,000 artists expected to participate. The performances will highlight traditions from multiple regions under the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,” promoting unity and shared pride.The programme’s central theme, “Vande Mataram,” links the performances to patriotism and India’s cultural heritage, according to state cultural department secretary Kiran Gitte.Artists have been rehearsing in Ekta Nagar since Oct 22. For the Mog performers, the event offers an opportunity to showcase Tripura’s traditions to a wider audience and learn from other artists.
