Haidi discusses his film ‘Nodigal Sivanthaal – Vaergalaada’ that spotlights the distressed migrant workers’ relentless battle against the Covid crisis and how the pandemic-induced lockdown has left them stranded far away from home.
Tag: Bharatanatyam
Kalaa Utsavam turns 20, fusing the modern with the traditional in a rich, diverse display of performing arts
With a continuous run of 20 years, Kalaa Utsavam is one of the longest running festivals of Indian arts in the world. Here’s a look at what participants have to say on the occasion.
Sherene Jeevitha Joseph’s show ‘Samrohana’ a unique healing mix of classical dance and music
Interested in healing and sound science? Sherene Jeevitha Joseph’s solo show Samrohana – Healing at 528Hz at the Esplanade Theatre Studio on September 25 and 26 offers plenty of both.
Apsaras Arts honours founder Neila Sathyalingam through Endowment Award and Festival 2021
Apsaras Arts honours founder Neila Sathyalingam through Endowment Award and Festival 2021
Rama-Sita’s return to Ayodhya: A beatific finale to Indian Heritage Centre’s CultureFest 2020
CultureFest’s finale featured Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) teachers and students in a production titled The Return of the King. They showcases the epic Indian literary work – The Ramayana.
Taking Ramayana on a Chinese opera odyssey: Dr Chua Soo Pong
Spotlight interview with Dr Chua Soo Pong, doyen of Chinese opera in Singapore, who received international acclaim for his adaptation of Ramayana to various types of Chinese opera, as well as multi-cultural versions of the Hindu epic.
Bharatanatyam dancer Mohanapriyan Thavarajah bakes for the plight of folk artists of India
Over the past few months, Bharatanatyam dance artiste Mohanapriyan Thavarajah has been reflecting on the plight of folk artists of India.
Invoking peace and joy to the world through dance in the time of coronavirus
A dance to heal the world by 22 artists from from Singapore and Australia trained in Bharatanayam and Kathak performing to “Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu”.
Multi-talented Srividya and Vaishnavi’s dance compositions to take centrestage at Raga 2020
Srividya Sriram, accomplished Carnatic violinist and vocalist and Vaishnavi Anand talented Bharatanatyam dancer and vocalist, speak about what brings them together on Connected to India’s special on Esplanade Theatre’s on the Bay’s upcoming Raga 2020.
Bharathaa Arts to bring to life a bygone era with Ula, part of Esplanade’s Raga series
Singapore-based classical dance studio Bharathaa Arts is set to present the latest dance production, Ula – A Literary Exploration of Womanhood, as part of Esplanade’s Raga series this month.
