The fourth edition of the BKS Indo-Bahrain Dance and Music Festival kicked off last night with a special ceremony and concert, attended by dignitaries, officials and Indian community members.
The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam inaugurated the 15-day festival, which will run until May 16, with a performance by Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan.
Festival director Soorya Krishnamoorthy, respected for his role in promoting Indian classical arts globally, also arrived in the kingdom ahead of the opening ceremony.
Today at 8pm, mandolin virtuoso Uppalapu Rajesh, popularly known as Mandolin Rajesh, will take the stage, bringing to Bahrain a unique interpretation of Carnatic music on the Western instrument, offering a thrilling fusion of technique and tradition.
Next weekend, on May 8 and 9, dance will be centrestage, with a Mohiniyattam group production titled ‘Uchchila’ choreographed by Methil Devika as well as a Bharatanatyam duet by acclaimed actress and dancer Asha Sharath, with her daughter Uthara.
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