Singapore artistes hold 12-day Indian art festival

SINGAPORE: Nearly 100 local artists are staging various art forms, including Carnatic and Hindustani Music, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Odissi, at an art festival being organised by the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS).

“The Festival of Arts 2023 showcases how artists can experiment, push borders and expand horizons and yet be entertaining, pure and soulful,” said Puneet Pushkarna, Chairman of performances and external relations at SIFAS. “Although steeped in traditional art forms, SIFAS aims to be relevant to younger generation by finding ways to incorporate different ideas to enhance and uplift their productions,” he said.

On April 23, the artists will perform at the Esplanade Concert Hall, the city state’s top art performing stage. Concert will feature melodies inspired by ancient poetry, Indian classical and folk music, western elements, and various languages.

After Covid-19 restrictions, the festival is back and is being held from Thursday (April 20) to the following Monday (May 1). The 12-day festival is a celebration of local talent with over 30 events at the SIFAS auditorium.