January 18, 2026 Times of Dakshin Dinajpur
Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Balurghat
In a modest hall at the Dakshin Dinajpur District Press Club, voices rose, paused and rose again — not in performance, but in practice.“Kathak,” one of the most recognized elocution and spoken-word organizations in Balurghat and across South Dinajpur, hosted a daylong workshop on anchoring and recitation, drawing participants ranging in age from five to over fifty. The program reflected a growing interest in refining the art of public speaking and performance in a region with a deep cultural tradition.
The workshop was led by Subir Bhattacharya, a well-known anchor and recitation artist, who guided nearly 35 participants through a three-hour intensive session. His focus extended beyond performance to the fundamentals of voice culture: the harmony of pitch and tone, the grammar and technique of recitation and anchoring, clarity of pronunciation, and the practical use of different types of microphones.
Using live demonstrations, Mr.Subir Bhattacharya emphasized that recitation is not merely about words, but about their delivery. Effective anchoring, he told participants, requires an understanding of the subject, awareness of the audience, presence of mind, restraint in speech and the ability to listen well. Equally important, he said, is the balance between sound and silence.Participants described the workshop as both instructive and inspiring. The diversity of ages in the room, organizers said, illustrated how spoken-word performance continues to attract learners across generations.
Reflecting on the session, Mr. Bhattacharya said, “I tried to share what I have learned from my own experience. If the participants can apply even a part of it in their work, my effort will feel worthwhile.”
Tuhinshubhra Mondal, one of the organizers from Kathak, said the group remains committed to improving the standards of anchoring and recitation in the district. “This workshop is part of that ongoing effort,” he said, adding his thanks to the trainer and expressing confidence that the participants would benefit from the guidance.For a few hours in Balurghat, the quiet discipline of practice took center stage — a reminder that behind every confident voice is careful training.
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