Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts has cemented its spot on the Singapore culture circuit’s calendar with its increasing popularity. It celebrates Indian culture during the festive period of Deepavali in Singapore.
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Kalaa Utsavam 2018 Festival Guide | From Music to Martial Arts, something for everyone in the Kalaa Utsavam
Check out the Kalaa Utsavam 2018 festival guide. At this year’s Kalaa Utsavam, Singaporeans will get to see the maverick Niladri Kumar, alternative Malayalam rock band Avial, dancer/choreographer Leela Samson and chitravina artist Vishaal Sapuram.
Spellbinding Anjaneyam!
Anjaneyam, Hanuman’s version of Ramayana was staged in the most spectacular fashion, a show conceptualised by Singapore’s dance company Apsaras Arts at the Kalaa Utsavam 2017.
The Craft of Art
The ten day annual feast of Indian culture in Singapore- ‘Kalaa Utsavam’ came to an end on Sunday. Connected to India asked leading artists of the festival their views on art and the role of cultural festivals like Kalaa Utsavam.
Five things to do at Kalaa Utsavam in Singapore over the weekend of Nov 25-26
It’s all happening at the Esplanade this weekend, with the Kalaa Utsavam 2017 – Indian Festival of Arts, set for a climactic conclusion on Sunday.
Behind the Curtain at Kalaa Utsavam
What does it take for a festival like Kalaa Utsavam to happen? How does one plan for a ten day festival that this year has about 200 artists performing? What has changed since the first Kalaa Utsavam in 2002? How does the team make it different year after year? These are questions that are bound to
A Rajasthani Oasis in Singapore
Manganiyar performers- Bhungar Khan and his company transported the charismatic energy of folk music from the desert regions of western Rajasthan to Singapore at Kalaa Utsavam.
Upping the Tempo at Kalaa Utsavam
The evening begins with Mohamed Noor’s sprightly long fingers tapping the handpan. A gorgeous hypnotic sound begins to fill the space. It is heady with its mix of percussion and melody.
Kalaa Utsavam: Events to look out for this week
Singapore’s biggest cultural festival, Kalaa Utsavam which kick-started last week, has been offering an assortment of events and activities. The festival which celebrates traditional and contemporary Indian arts is enriched with the presence of multi-cultural and diverse talents.
In Pics: Koodiyattam – India’s Oldest Living Theatre Tradition in Singapore
Koodiyattam is the oldest living theatre tradition of India. It is believed to be 2,000 years old and is the only surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition. Master exponent Kapila Venu brought this rich art form to Singapore during Kalaa Utsavam.
