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Doha
As part of the ‘India-Qatar Year of Culture 2019’, the Embassy of India in Doha will organise ‘Rhythmic Expressions’, a Kathak dance performance by Rani Khanam and her group, at various venues from March 14 to 16.
The event is being organised in partnership with the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and Qatar Museums.
The inaugural performance will be held at the Drama Theatre (Hall No 16) at Katara on March 14 at 6.45pm, followed by a performance at Al Khor community on March 15 at 6.30pm and another one at Indian Cultural Centre March 16 at 7pm.
Kathak is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and is an amalgamation of three art forms -- music, dance and drama. The word ‘Katha’, is a Sanskrit word for ‘story’ and the Kathakars communicate stories through rhythmic foot movements, swift spins, hand gestures and facial expressions.
Rani Khanam has been honoured for her courageous and pioneering work in Kathak, and also for raising awareness about critical issues such as equality and social justice for women and persons with disabilities.
The performance includes a stylised dance form ‘Andaz-e-Raqs’, highlighting the contribution of Persian culture, where the costumes play an intrinsic role in the kinetics of choreography. ‘Yamuna Namah’ will showcase the significance of the river Yamuna in India, while ‘Shri Nand Nandan Nachat Sudhang’ is based on the story of Indian mythology, ‘Basant Hori’ showcases the essence of Spring season. Other parts of the performance are ‘Tarana’ - a dance sequence to bring out the essence of melody and rhythm, and ‘Chaap Tilak Sab Cheeni’, a soulful performance about eternal submission to the creator.
The Embassy of India has welcomed all to experience the Kathak performance.
Doha
As part of the ‘India-Qatar Year of Culture 2019’, the Embassy of India in Doha will organise ‘Rhythmic Expressions’, a Kathak dance performance by Rani Khanam and her group, at various venues from March 14 to 16.
The event is being organised in partnership with the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and Qatar Museums.
The inaugural performance will be held at the Drama Theatre (Hall No 16) at Katara on March 14 at 6.45pm, followed by a performance at Al Khor community on March 15 at 6.30pm and another one at Indian Cultural Centre March 16 at 7pm.
Kathak is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and is an amalgamation of three art forms -- music, dance and drama. The word ‘Katha’, is a Sanskrit word for ‘story’ and the Kathakars communicate stories through rhythmic foot movements, swift spins, hand gestures and facial expressions.
Rani Khanam has been honoured for her courageous and pioneering work in Kathak, and also for raising awareness about critical issues such as equality and social justice for women and persons with disabilities.
The performance includes a stylised dance form ‘Andaz-e-Raqs’, highlighting the contribution of Persian culture, where the costumes play an intrinsic role in the kinetics of choreography. ‘Yamuna Namah’ will showcase the significance of the river Yamuna in India, while ‘Shri Nand Nandan Nachat Sudhang’ is based on the story of Indian mythology, ‘Basant Hori’ showcases the essence of Spring season. Other parts of the performance are ‘Tarana’ - a dance sequence to bring out the essence of melody and rhythm, and ‘Chaap Tilak Sab Cheeni’, a soulful performance about eternal submission to the creator.
The Embassy of India has welcomed all to experience the Kathak performance.