Friday, June 04, 2004
I'M GAME FOR SOME MAHA MELA, ARE YOU?
Little India will burst into exotic colours and sound as spontaneous raga and thaala improvisations fill us in sonic joy. Bhaskar's Art Academy and Unnai Wariyar Kathakali Group will present a 7-hour performance marathon into the night depicting a story from the Mahabarata epic in Kathakali style with visual aplomb. Maha Mela will transform into a one-stop music destination with exhilarating live music from Nadaka (India/Canada), Evolution which features renowned local musicians, Mohd Noor and Mohd Rafi and Heartbeat Percussion, bringing the party to the people. Let Nrityalaya Music Ensemble illuminate your new day with morning ragas. The festival site will also feature stalls that serve delicious hot meals with Indian curry and spices. A sensual street feast is laid out for you, so be sure to come!
Venue: Open field at Race Course Road/ Northumberland Road (near Little India MRT)
Date : 5 & 6 June
Time : 6pm - 6am
Free admission
Little India will burst into exotic colours and sound as spontaneous raga and thaala improvisations fill us in sonic joy. Bhaskar's Art Academy and Unnai Wariyar Kathakali Group will present a 7-hour performance marathon into the night depicting a story from the Mahabarata epic in Kathakali style with visual aplomb. Maha Mela will transform into a one-stop music destination with exhilarating live music from Nadaka (India/Canada), Evolution which features renowned local musicians, Mohd Noor and Mohd Rafi and Heartbeat Percussion, bringing the party to the people. Let Nrityalaya Music Ensemble illuminate your new day with morning ragas. The festival site will also feature stalls that serve delicious hot meals with Indian curry and spices. A sensual street feast is laid out for you, so be sure to come!
Venue: Open field at Race Course Road/ Northumberland Road (near Little India MRT)
Date : 5 & 6 June
Time : 6pm - 6am
Free admission
