Italian Embassy Cultural Centre present “Shakuntala and other Love Stories”
The charm of India in Opera and Ballet
Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : Italian Embassy Cultural Centre present “Shakuntala and other Love Stories”
The exhibition“Shakuntala and other Love Stories”, The charm of India in opera and ballet- is an exhibition of the sketches and costume designs, of the works The legend of Sakuntala by Franco Alfano, The Daughter of the King by Adriano Lualdi, The Woman without a shadow by Richard Strauss, The pearl fishermen by George Bizet, L’Africana by Giacomo Meyerbeer and the Nutcracker ballets, The Sleeping Beauty by Peter Il’ic Cajkovskij and Mondo Tondo by Ennio Porrino belonging to the iconographic collection of the Teatro dell’Opera Foundation in Rome. The Historical Archive has conceived and created this exhibition, which aims to be a respectful tribute to what the culture of India has transmitted to the whole of the West. Composed of 16 sketches, 71 costume designs, made by famous scenographers and costume designers of the last century such as Cipriano Efisio Oppo, Mario Pompei, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore, Salvatore Russo, Mario Giorsi, Mario Cito Filomarino, the exhibition also features 10 original costumes.
MUSIC & DANCE “Kabir- Antarman ki Awaaz
Event Description : MUSIC & DANCE “Kabir- Antarman ki Awaaz”.
An Old World Culture Presentation.
A musical based on Kabir that is a rich confluence of poetry, music and dance to drench the audience with his spirit and aura. Live rendition by Vidhi Sharma will be accompanied with choreography, narration and visuals.
Music: Pt. Ajay Prasanna
Choreography: Maitreyee Pahari.
Beduin Artist Group presents group show of paintings & sculptures
Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : Beduin Artist Group presents group show of paintings & sculptures
Evening of Bharatnatyam with Aditi Jaitly Jadeja
Event Description : DANCE : Salaam Baalak trust presents an evening of Bharatnatyam with Aditi Jaitly Jadeja, Disciple of Leela Samson.
Rhythmic harmony, traditional vocals and the beautiful narratives in Bharatnatyam, Salaam Baalak Trust presents a mesmerising fundraiser with Bharatnatyam recital by Aditi Jaitly Jadeja at Stein Auditorium, India habitat Centre on 25th April 2019 at 7.00pm. Known for their work in helping street children for the past 30 years, Salaam Baalak trust has been instrumental in providing basic facilities to the children who live on the harsh streets of Delhi/NCR or who find themselves abandoned there. With a plethora of such fundraisers, the organisation has been able to help these marginalised kids realise their dream of a better life and a hope for a secure future. This event is one more such endeavor to further this cause and bring joy to those who often find themselves lost in this vast city of mankind.
Bharatnatyam has been revered as a performance art that enraptured the audience with its musical storytelling. Adding to the graceful movements of Aditi Jaitly Jadeja will be Sudha Raghuraman – a solo Carnatic Vocalist, G.Raghuraman, Flautist – an ‘A’ Graded artist of All India Radio and M V Chandershekar, PERCUSSIONIST – ranked amongst the finest percussionists of his generation.
The evening will highlight the coming together of diverse instruments.
Critically acclaimed for her craft, Aditi began studying Bharatanatyam at the age of seven under Leela Samson, and performed her arangetram in 1989. From 1990 onwards she began travelling for performances across India and abroad. In 1996 Aditi spent a year in the UK, working with the Shobana Jeya Singh Dance Company. During her stint there, she was exposed to different dance and martial art styles such as ballet, western contemporary dance, kalaripayattu, mayurbhanjchau and tai chi. Aditi toured extensively with the company, both in the UK and abroad and has been part of her guru’s dance company, the Spanda Dance Company, since its inception in 1995. Having performed all over India, the United States , Singapore, and the Far East she is now a managing Trustee of the Spanda Trust and has also been teaching dance for several years.
Since it’s inception, Salaam Baalak Trust has been a constant source of helping underprivileged children realize their rights and feel safe in this world. The trust has toiled tirelessly and garnered immense goodwill allowing it to support over 90,000 children in need. Today the trust has 12 contact points, 7 shelter homes. 12000 of these children go to regular schools and 18000 have been reunited with their families. Many of these children are rescued by the Child line (a dedicated help line manned 24×7) staff upon getting a phone call or after surveys done in child labor intensive areas with the help of the police.
“With this event we hope to help generate awareness and funds to continue our work with children. As they say, ‘it takes a big heart to shape a little mind’. We call on the many big hearts in our world to join us on our onward journey…. says Tanya Alag – Head Resource Mobilization Culture and compassion, this fundraiser is the coming together of the best of both worlds!
Natya Vriksha presents World Dance Day 2019
Event Description : DANCE : World Dance Day 2019
Organised in collaboration with Natya Vriksha; and Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
Schedule :
27th April :
In the Multipurpose Hall from 09:30 to 12 noon
Body and Movement Workshop
Conducted by Santosh Nair, Artistic Director, Sadhya Dance Company
The workshop is open to dancers of all styles, kindly please register your participation at natyavriksha@gmail.com
At 16:00
Culture and Innovation: The India Story
By Amb. Pavan K. Varma, former Diplomat, former MP, Author, Thinker and Motivational Speaker
At 18:30 in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
Young Dancers Festival
Odissi Recital By Rajashri Praharaj from Bhubaneshwar
Kathak By Rupanshi Kashyap from Ahmedabad
28th April :
In the Multipurpose Hall from 09:30 to 12 noon
Rhythms in Dance
Workshop jointly conducted by Manohar Balatchandirane, mridangam artist; and Geeta Chandran, Bharatanatyam guru
The workshop is open to dancers of all styles, kindly please register your participation at natyavriksha@gmail.com
At 16:00
Rema Shrikant – A personal dance journey from Baroda
At 18:30 in C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium
YOUNG DANCERS FESTIVAL
Mohiniattam Recital By Methil Devika from Tiruvanathapuram
Bharatanatyam Recital By Manasvini Ramachandran from Chennai
ART EXHIBITION : A group show of Afghan Art by Salim Attaie, Moheb Attaie, Abdul Fatah Amar
Entry : Free
Venue : Convention Centre Foyer, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Parking : Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations :
‘Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1’ – Walk Direction
‘Khan Market(Violet Line)’
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events
Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : A group show of Afghan Art by Salim Attaie, Moheb Attaie, Abdul Fatah Amar
Inauguration of the Photo Exhibition – Italy, Across The Street, Arvind Hoon
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is pleased to invite you to the Inauguration of the Photo Exhibition – Italy, Across The Street, Arvind Hoon on 8th May 2019 @7pm at Italian Embassy Cultural Centre.
Take a walk through the streets of Italy with infrequent traveller, Arvind Hoon as he meanders his way down from the Venetian lagoon, traversing the Tuscan countryside, onward to Rome and heading south to the bay of Naples.
Experience Italy through his eyes as he soaks up the soothing Italian countryside and captures the delights of the streets of its cities and towns. Italy is a photographers delight as Arvind discovered on his first visit in the summer of 2016.
This exhibition attempts to recreate the colourful hustle and bustle of life on the streets intermingled with the richness of the ever present architectural delights and the innate sense of Italian design and geometry that pervades every aspect of the country in an experience enhanced by the gentle summer sun.
The Exhibition shall remain open from 8th May 2019 to 31st May 2019.
Timings: Monday to Friday : 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday : 10:00am – 1:00pm
Free Entry. Kindly bring a Valid Photo ID to present at the security gates.
Italian Embassy Cultural Centre
50-E, Chandragupta Marg
(entry from Nyaya Marg)
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi- 110021
Email: iicnewdelhi@esteri.it
Chit Sabhesa Nrityalaya presents “Stree: Shriya, Shakti, Samharini”
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Parking : Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations :
‘Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1’ – Walk Direction
‘Khan Market(Violet Line)’
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events
The artist trio of Bhadra Sinha, Gayathri Sharma and Santnu Chakraborty present a Bharatanatyam dance production to honour the indomitable spirit of women. Choreographed and produced by noted Bharatanatyam exponent, V. Krishnamoorthi.
Mohiniattam and Kathak Recital
Event Description : DANCE : IIC Double Bill – Dance Recitals.
6:00 pm : Mohiniattam Recital By Mythili Marat Anoop from Hyderabad, disciple of Kalamandalam Kshemavathi
7:00 pm : Kathak Recital By Deepak Aurora from Delhi, disciple of Pt. Rajendra Gangani
Unity in Diversity
PHD Arts & Culture
Appreciation Awards & Cultural Evening
Special Cultural Performance – Anekanta
Musical performances
Art & Craft Exhibition on the sidelines by Indian & International Arrt & Culture Associations
Kathak & Bharatanatyam Recitals
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Note : Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.
Venue : C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations – ‘Khan Market(Vilolet Line)’ & ‘Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)’
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events
Event Description : DANCE : IIC Double Bill – Dance Recitals
AT 18:00
Kathak Recital By Arunima Sengupta Basu from Kolkata, disciple of Smt Luna Poddar and Pt. Rajendra Gangani
AT 19:00
Bharatanatyam Duet By Archana and Chetana from Bangalore, disciples of Guru B. Bhanumati and Guru Sheela Chandrasekhar
PHD ART & CULTURE SAMMAN & CULTURAL EVENING
IIC Monsoon Festival of Dance
vent Description : IIC Monsoon Festival of Dance
EXPRESSIONS OF ABHINAYA IN CLASSICAL DANCE
8th August :
6:00 pm : Kathak By Prerana Shrimali from Delhi, senior Guru
7:00 : Bharatanatyam By Rama Vaidyanathan from Delhi, disciple of Guru Yamini Krishnamurthy and Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan
9th August :
6:00 pm : Vilasini Natyam By Purvadhanashree from Bangalore, disciple of Smt Swapnasundari
7:00 pm : Odissi By Madhavi Mudgal, senior Guru
Kalaaakar Foundation presents “The Famous Returns” An International Group Art Show
Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : Kalaaakar Foundation presents “The Famous Returns” An International Group Art Show
ime :
16th August : 4:30 pm – Chief Guests Padmashree Padmabhusan Shri Ram V Sutar, Great Indian Sculptor and Chairman of AIFACS, Shri Harishankar Balothia, Great Indian Calligrapher, Shri Laxman Kumar, Senior Artist and his own name and fame in Indian Bollywood Posters, Senior Artist Harikant Dubey Working as Professional Painter in MP Police, Shri Vijay Seth, Managing Director of leading art Newspaper- Colour Canvas, provided a good platform in Art Field, RJ Sunil Suyal from All India Radio and RJ Mala Negi from FM Rainbow
17th to 22nd August : 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Exhibition on View
Kathak duet by Vasu Krishna Maharaj & Vaibhav Krishna Mahara
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Parking : Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations :
‘Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1’ – Walk Direction
‘Khan Market(Violet Line)’
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events
The IIC Double Bill Dance Recitals
Event Description : The IIC Double Bill Dance Recitals
at 18:00
Bharatanatyam Recital
By Divya Ravi from Bangalore, disciple of Guru Dr. Soundarya Srivatsa
AT 19:00
Odissi Recital
By Abhayalakshmi from Bangalore, disciple of Smt. Sharmila Mukherjee
The evening will conclude with a dance duet of Bharatanatyam and Odissi by Divya Ravi and Abhayalakshmi
Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
Dastkar Festival of Lights
Event Description : Dastkar – Festival of Lights And Celebration of Craftsmen of India
Dastkar creates a Mini India this Diwali with crafts and craftsmen from across India at Nature Bazaar
India is one of the world’s most hand-skilled nations; the world could be looking at making things work faster by de-skilling and motorizing workload; but not India. Dastkar is working with over 1 lakh craftsmen in 25 states in India to celebrate and keep the art alive and help craftsmen regain their place in the economic mainstream.
This Diwali, Dastkar will be organizing a two-week-long bazaar with the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS to be held at the Nature Bazaar Venue, Andheria Modh between 10th to 23rd October. The exhibition will feature artisans and their art from all over India, hoping to bring to the visitors a version of creative Mini India.
The exhibition will pay tribute to the different art forms from different regions in India, Natural Fibre Work weaves and Dokra from West Bengal, Cane and Bamboo weaving from Odisha, Madhubani Painting and Sujani Embroidery from Bihar, a Variety of Applique work and embroideries and pottery from Rajasthan, Ajrakh block printing and Bell Metalwork from Gujrat, Paper Mache and Tilla EMbroidery from Jammu Kashmir, Block printed home furnishing from Haryana, Recycled Paper products and ceramic pottery from Delhi, Kalamkari and Mangalgiri weaves from Andhra Pradesh, Ikat Weaving from Telangana, Lacquer work from Karnataka, Tanjore Painting from Tamil Nadu, Chanderi Weaving and Bhil Painting from Madhya Pradesh and Carpets and Jewelry from Afghanistan. This is just the tip of the iceberg, the exhibition will be all-inclusive and these are just a few of the craft forms that you will witness there.
The exhibition aims to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali with cultural performances from a Sambalpuri Dance Group from Odisha on the 19th and 20th October and Leather Puppet Show on 13th of October. The leather puppet demonstration will be conducted by Kalakaar Vikaar Samiti on 11th and 12th October. On 19th and 20th October, Kalu Ram from Rajasthan will be conducting Paper Mache making sessions.
Dastkar, being a society for crafts and craftspeople, ensures to involve the element of craft in its display and decor for all events. For Festival of Lights, Anup Halder and Deepak Devangan will be bringing an interesting mix of Hand made flowers using plant matter known as Sholaptih, as well as decoratives made out of Gourd. A special emphasis has been given towards bringing in the festivities through an array of lighting elements adorned in craft structures that help enhance the overall experience of visiting the venue.
About Dastkar : Started in 1981, Dastkar affects the lives of more than 1 lakh artisans every year working with over 600 crafts groups across 29 India States. We strongly believe in crafts as catalytic tool for social and economic empowerment and earning. Dastkar’s role is to help craftspeople find the opportunity, confidence & resources to become self-sufficient. Our Bazaars and Exhibitions provide craftspeople with exposure and direct interaction with the urban customers, enabling them to gauge market trends and customer demands for themselves.
Shrinkhala Dance Company’s Production, in Indian and Contemporary Styles
Event Description : DANCE – Shrinkhala Dance Company’s production, in Indian and Contemporary styles, traces the lives of three figures across the historical and mythological continuum. The virtues of Lord Shiva, Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, such as those of compassion, wisdom, patience, benevolence, kindness, courage to stand up against injustice, equanimity, truth and nonviolence, etc. will be recreated through a philosophical narrative
