Kala Yatra 2020, a cultural presentation, organised by Centre for Indian Classical Dances (CICD), New Delhi will be streamed on Facebook on 10th & 11th October.
Renowned classical dancer and Member of Parliament and founder of CICD, Padma Vibhushan Dr Sonal Mansigh says, “Kala Yatra is truly a journey of cultural explorations inspired by the immense richness and wisdom of Indian performing arts and literature and their myriad forms of expression through dance, music, theatre etc. This event I designed for everyone, every genre of arts, theatre, dance, music, literature.”
On the first day (10th October) of Kala Yatra 2020, dance choreography on Ramayana would be presented by by Kalakshetra, Chennai, The College of Dramatics Arts, Thailand and Shri Kamakhya Kalapeeth, New Delhi. While eminent scholars Dr Radhavallabh Tripathi, Dr Choodamani Nandagopal and Dr Prasoon Joshi would present Talks on the Ramayana.
Similarly, on 11th October, Mahabharata will be presented by Dr. Sonal Mansingh, RASA United, New Delhi and Natanakairali, Kerala. Dr Sonal Mansingh, Prof. (Dr) Bharat Gupt and Prof. (Dr) Sahana Singh will deliver their talks on Mahabharata on this day.
At the Centre for Indian Classical Dances (CICD), one finds a confluence of dance, music, yoga, Sanskirt, literature and the way of life in an inspiring ambience Since it’s inception in the 70’s, CICD has shaped the outlook and life of many young students as well as aspiring talented artists.
Live streaming of Kala Yatra can be watched on Kala Yatra’s Facebook page on 10th & 11th October, 2020 from 6.30 pm onwards.