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The myriad smells, sights, sounds and colours
of India are adding a
brilliant hue to Johannesburg,
at the Shared History: The Indian Experience.
AN exceptional party at Latinova in
Rosebank on 3 September marked the official launch of the hotly anticipated
Shared History: The Indian Experience, giving invited guests a taste of what
Indian art and culture has on offer.
An annual festival, it showcases everything
Indian, and includes music, dance, art, craft, literature, food and film.
Shared History runs until 5 October at various venues in Johannesburg.
"As the Shared History festival enters its
third year, there is a sense of wonderment, even disbelief at what we have
accomplished," said Navdeep Suri, the consul-general of India in
Joburg.
"An experiment begun in 2007 is rapidly
becoming an established brand on Johannesburg's
cultural calendar. From a tentative partnership with the City's Arts Alive
festival, Shared History has come to occupy prime space in this year's festival
programme."
Suri and Sanjoy Roy, the Shared History directors,
who both briefly discussed elements of the festival, welcomed guests to the
launch party. International artists Susheela Raman and Sam Mills, Nathoo Lal
Solanki and Chugge Khan, serenaded the crowd, giving them a taste of what they
will offer over the month.
"As the festival broadens its programme, it
also widens its appeal and continues to pull in diverse groups," said Suri. "To
the ranks of bookworms, film buffs, music aficionados, dance enthusiasts, art
lovers and foodies who enjoyed the festival last year, we've witnessed the
welcome addition of an entirely new group.
"The energy, enthusiasm and spirituality of
the yoga and ayurveda experts are infectious and impart a unique flavour to
this year's festival."
Joburg's leg of the festival began with
Tribhangi Dance Theatre, a unique dance fusion of Indian and African
techniques, which ran from 27 to 30 August.
For further information on the festival and
a programme, visit the Shared History
website. Also check out the Arts Alive website. Tickets are
available at Computicket outlets, on 011 340 8000 or online.
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