The Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS), one of the pioneers of Indian classical music, dance and visual arts in the city, is gearing up once again to showcase its diverse and rich cultural curriculum.
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Pathey Nimidam set to showcase Singapore’s Tamil culture
Pathey Nimidam, literally “just ten minutes” in Tamil, was launched as a festival by Ravindran Drama Group (RDG) celebrating Tamil theatre-making in 2013.
Rudra to showcase blend of heavy metal, Vedic philosophy in Kalaa show
Vedic band Rudra is blending two different genres in its performance at Kalaa Utsavam 2021. For the first time ever, Indian classical and metal musicians will share the stage.
Challenges are constant in the life of any artiste, says Yugavardhan
The short film ‘When Mirrors Had Meaning’ will be screened at Kalaa Utsavam this year. The film follows 70-year-old Krishan as he sets off on a journey in search of his distant memory, leaving behind a letter to his family.
Migrant workers’ contributions will be a paramount in nation building: Saleem Haidi
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.
Marma Medai’s horror, suspense, and thriller genres a first for Kalaa Utsavam, says director Grace Kalaiselvi
Singapore-based playwright and director Grace Kalaiselvi brings MK Narayanan’s 1960s Tamil radio play series to the Kalaa Utsavam stage with Marma Medai – Theerppu (The Judgement).
From Ladakh to Tamil Nadu via Assam, Kalaa Utsavam 2021 to showcase Indian culture through film
Kalaa Utsavam 2021 has included film screenings in its ensemble for the first time this year, with documentary movies from Indian directors being shown to audiences in Singapore.
Kalaa Utsavam’s production about the life of Bheema to inspire kids in Singapore
Highlighting the prominence of one of the greatest Indian epics, Kalaa Utsavam 2021 is presenting ‘Mighty Warrior Prince Bheema’ as part of its lineup.
Tried to make a show beautiful and bizarre like the times we are in now: Raka Maitra
Singapore dance theatre company Chowk Productions brings to Kalaa Utsavam 2021 ‘These Brief Encounters’, a contemporary dance performance based on the novel ‘The Plague’ by Albert Camus, exploring how the 1947 novel is relevant in a post-pandemic world.
Kalaa Utsavam 2021 returns with vibrant live performances, expanding cultural events
As one of Singapore’s premier Indian festivals, Kalaa Utsavam 2021 is looking to be a unique and dynamic cultural celebration, with an expanding set of cultural performances and art forms.