Hyderabad:The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) is back again to celebrate the vibrant art and culture of Mumbai. The festival began on January 25th and will run till February 2nd. Known for its blend of artistic expression and cultural diversity, KGAF brings together art, music, theatre, dance, food, literature, and more. For art aficionados, Wednesday offers a thrilling blend of art and heritage convergence.
January 29th promises a day packed with enriching experiences. Here is a roundup of the exciting events scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th, in the different verticals:
1. CHILDREN (SILVER SILVER LITTLE STAR)
- CSMVS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (4:00 PM to 5:30 PM - UNDER the BAOBAB TREE)
Kids will be guided to create robots using LEGO-like blocks in a fun, interactive workshop and meet GENIE, a humanoid robot that mimics gestures and engages in delightful conversations. (Age: 6 + years)
- CSMVS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (AMPHITHEATRE)
Kalanjali - presented by Aditya Birla World Academy with Toybox (2:00 pm - 04:00 pm) is an art service initiative where the secondary students of ABWA engage in an art activity with the students of Yusuf Meherally English medium school through our tie-up with the Toybank, an ngo leading child development through play.
- Zen Doodle & Line Art by Mausam (4:00 pm - 05:30 pm)
A super therapeutic Zen Doodle & Line Art workshop to make greeting cards/bookmarks/Name tags. A simple yet powerful activity that bridges creativity & mindfulness for all age groups. (Age: All)
2. CINEMA (SILVER SCREEN)
- Picturing Life by Harshil Bhanushali Marathi, Hindi, English | Documentary Feature (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
It explores the various aspects of painter, Sudhir Patwardhan's work by structuring the film around his journey as a painter in the city of Mumbai, oscillating between social and personal concerns.
- Panel Discussion: Cinematographers' Meet presented by Flare Cinematography Film Festival (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Celebrated cinematographers such as Anil Mehta ISC, Fowzia Fathima, and others discuss the importance of mentorship and support for new talent entering the field.
- Marching in the Dark by Kinshuk Surjan Marathi | Documentary Feature (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Intent on providing a better life for herself and her children after her farmer-husband's suicide, Sanjivani struggles against her culture's traditional abandonment of widows – until she joins a discussion group with other farmer suicide widows. Empowered by community, shared stories of resilience, and unexpected solidarity, Sanjivani forges a path forward.
3. DANCE (SILVER SITAARE)
- Nritya Parichay - Dances of North & North East India (5:45 PM - 6:15 PM)
Students from underprivileged backgrounds trained through NCPA's outreach programs will showcase their talent in this captivating dance performance.
- Fusion Dance: Dance of Duality (Winners of KGAF Dance Contest; Time: 6:25 PM - 6:45 PM)
Pune-based dancers Apurva Solapure and Siddhi Jadhav, winners of the KGAF Dance Contest, will perform a vibrant fusion dance.
- Bhama Kalapam by Veena Murthy & Samanvay Dance Company (Kuchipudi; 8:25 PM - 9:05 PM)
A mesmerising Kuchipudi performance that combines emotion, devotion, and storytelling, presented by artists from Bangalore and Mumbai.
4. FOOD (SILVER SALVER)
- Knead Cafe: Himalayan Adventure in Food (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Explore innovative Himalayan dishes using indigenous herbs and ingredients. (Capacity: 25 pax.)
- Shakshouka to Schug: Israeli Street Food Masterclass (6:00 PM - 07:00 PM)