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As the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (Sifas) commemorates its 75th year of enriching Singapore’s cultural landscape, its Sifas Festival of Arts continues to captivate audiences.
The celebration, on till May 1, is organised along with Sifas Productions.
Two of the highlights of the festival are the music performance by leading Indian classical artistes Jayateerth Mevundi and Abhishek Raghuram and the dance-drama by Kalakshetra Foundation.
Rukmini Kalyanam, a production by Kalakshetra and Sifas will be held on April 27 (Saturday) from 7pm at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
Tickets can be purchased from SISTIC: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/rukmini0424
The Classical Confluence – Hindustani and Carnatic jugalbandhi by Jayateerth and Abhishek Raghuram –will be held on April 28 (Sunday) from 7pm at Esplanade.
The pair will be accompanied by Karthik Nagraj on violin, Arjun Kumar on mridangam, Pandurang Pawar on tabla and Milind Kulkarni on harmonium.
Tickets can be purchased from SISTIC: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/classical0424.
Established in 1949, Sifas has been a cornerstone of Indian cultural heritage in Singapore, fostering art and cultural appreciation through its diverse disciplines.
This year marks Sifas’ diamond jubilee, a significant milestone for the non-profit organisation committed to nurturing talent and promoting Indian fine arts in the region.
As Singapore transitions into a global arts hub, Sifas continues to uphold its mission of preserving and promoting Indian cultural heritage while embracing multiculturalism.
The Sifas Festival of Arts 2024, an iconic event in Sifas’ cultural calendar, celebrates the institution’s legacy as the heart and hub of Indian arts in Singapore.
Themed Virasata: Celebrating a Timeless Legacy of Arts, this year’s festival also serves as a curtain-raiser to Sifas’ 75th anniversary celebrations that will run throughout the year.
