Kathakali Festival 2025 Conversations Beyond the Stage

Kathakali Festival 2025 Conversations Beyond the Stage

~ Sacred Stories, Living Traditions ~
In conjunction with Bhaskar’s Arts Academy Kathakali Festival 2025, join us for Conversations Beyond the Stage and get into the thick of the artistic world of a Kathakali practitioner.

Conversations Beyond the Stage
4 May 2025 (Sun)
10.30am - 12.30pm
#01-01 Stamford Arts Centre 


This intimate forum will facilitate meaningful dialogue between Kathakali masters from India and Singapore’s arts community. The session is specifically designed for arts practitioners, arts educators, cultural professionals, researchers, museum curators and emerging artists. Guests will gain firsthand insights into the rigorous training, philosophical underpinnings, and contemporary challenges of maintaining this sacred art form. This exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session features moderated discussions as well as informal conversation periods, providing unparalleled access to the wealth of knowledge these artists possess, creating valuable connections between international masters and Singapore's cultural community.

This programme is held in conjunction with Singapore Heritage Festival 2025.


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