Right from the inception in 1999, Birbhum Sanskriti Bahini hailing from Labpur had been invested in search of a form that will acknowledge the rich heritage of various folk traditions and forms of the Rurh region of Bengal. While it is true that the region suffers from a lack of modern facilities and infrastructure, it is also an age-old hub of various folk practices. Out of this rich oeuvre, Birbhum Sanskriti Bahini adopted the indigenous form of puppetry or Putul Naach, associated with a distinct dialect of Birbhum. However to establish a connection with the theatrical tradition, the puppetry was performed by performers dressed up as puppets on stage; a negotiation of form and content. They heartily acknowledge the help and support from various people engaged in different practices, which made their effort possible and successful.
