Rupantar performed Pot-Gaan at ECC’25 Conference

On 20 November 2026, a pot gaan performance by Rupantar Theatre added a lively cultural element to the international conference titled “Environment and Changing Climate 2025: Global Strategies; Local Actions” held at Independent University, Bangladesh.

Rupantar is a well-known cultural and theatre group in Bangladesh that uses traditional folk music to raise awareness about social and environmental issues. They often work with communities and use traditional storytelling to share important messages through music and theatre. Their work often focuses on marginalized communities, gender equality, and environmental justice.

At ECC’25 conference, Rupantar performed a pot gaan focused on climate change and environmental degradation. Using traditional narrative styles and interactive performance techniques, the team portrayed how rising temperatures, salinity intrusion, extreme weather events, and environmental damage are affecting everyday life in vulnerable regions of Bangladesh. The performance highlighted the unequal burden of climate impacts, particularly on marginalized communities and women. Through song and dialogue, the artists illustrated how climate change threatens livelihoods, food security, health, and social stability.

By combining cultural heritage with contemporary climate realities, Rupantar effectively connected local experiences with broader policy discussions. The performance encouraged the audience to reflect on the human side of climate change and the need for inclusive adaptation strategies. The audience responded with strong appreciation for the clarity and emotional depth of the presentation. The performance demonstrated how cultural expression can play a vital role in climate communication, bridging research, policy, and community voices through the power of storytelling.

At the conclusion of the performance, the team received warm applause from the audience and was presented with a token of appreciation by Dr. K. A. Rabbani in recognition of their contribution to the conference.