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Reviving Indian classical art forms

Cultural show
Last Updated 22 September 2015, 18:37 IST

India has a rich cultural heritage in terms of art, music and dance. But today’s youth seem to be more inclined towards the western art forms and somewhere, on that note, the richness is diluting. With an aim to redefine and rejuvenate the dynamics, a three-day national festival of classical music and dance titled ‘Parampara Series 2015’ is being organised in the capital.

Raja Radha Reddy, organiser of the show says, “The main objective behind organising this show is to enlighten the younger generation about the diverse culture of ‘Bharat’.

It brings together people from around India and the world demonstrating the concept
of having a sense of unity in diversity.”

The festival starting September 25 has a line-up of artistes to enthrall the audience with many music and dance performances. Day one of the event will feature Raja Radha Reddy and troupe (Kuchipudi ballet) and Pt Sanjeev Abhayankar (Hindustani vocal).

Preeti Patel and Troupe (Manipuri Dance) and Anuradha Pal (Tabla ensemble) will regale the audience on Day two and Day three will see performances by Suhasini Maniratnam (theatre), Gopika Varma, Yamini Reddy and Krithika Subramanium (dance and theatre production) and Sudha Raghuraman and G Raghuraman ensemble (RagaSudha). 

Commenting on the diverse line-up, Reddy says, “This year we have added the element of theatre to our performances. A Tandav Raasya element, created by Lord Shiva, is being presented by Kuchipudi dancers; in addition, we have Hindustani music and other dances.”

 The series, which is conducted right after the monsoon and just before the withering autumn, has stood firm for the last 18 years and is now synonymous with Delhi’s annual cultural scene.

“This event was initiated in 1998 to spread awareness and tries to involve the younger generation in the different arts of the country. There are so many forms of dance, music, art and culture in India that is why Bharat is known as ‘Prachi Sudha’, the nectar of the East,” he shares.

The show is named ‘Parampara’ as the word means passing on the traditions, knowledge and culture from one generation to the next. “We are showcasing what we have learnt from our guru to all generations to keep them informed about the different regional art forms of India,” says Reddy.

“We came to the capital of India to spread awareness, inculcate values and pass on our Telegu art of Kuchipudi to young budding individuals – the future of our country,”
he sums up.

The festival will be held at Kamani Auditorium from September 25 to September 27 from 7 pm to 10 pm.  

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(Published 22 September 2015, 14:34 IST)

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