Location: Mandala Studio

Time: 60 mins

Synopsis:

Aboriginal Cry opens with the harmonious connection between the aborigine and their land—rivers, forests, paddy fields, lakes, and hills passed down by ancestors, expressed through sounds and movement. But this sacred inheritance is threatened by the arrival of powerful corporate forces, backed by the state. Tensions rise as the aborigines confront these forces in a clash of sound and fury. The aborigines fight to protect their land, culture, and values, while the brute forces respond with oppressive, discordant noise. Ultimately, the aborigines are displaced to barren land, stripped of their heritage, and overcome with helplessness. In the face of such loss, their anguished cry echoes—a cry of pain, yet of resilience, as they vow to fight for their roots. The play tries to depict the hardships of displaced people and communities affected by 6 mega dams in Manipur in India.

Start Date: March 21, 2025

End Date: March 21, 2025