|
DURGA PUJA 2005 by Pashchimi - Cultural Program Detail
|
Saturday, October 8th 2005: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
|
|
|
|
Sunday, October 9th 2005: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
|
|
|
Please click on the program for more details.
|
Saturday, October 8th 2005 : 2 PM - 5 PM
|
Children's Fancy Dress show
Children dressed up in various colorful costumes perform acts to entertain us
all. All participating children will be given prizes - every kid is a winner -
we do not want to see their tiny hearts broken, do we?
Parents, who would like their kids to participate, please contact: Coordinator:
Indrani Bhattacharya at 510-675-0130.
|
 |
|
Odissi Dance by Jyoti Kala Mandir
Odissi is an ancient, breathtakingly beautiful form of sacred dance, which was
originally developed in the temple of Jagannath in Orissa, East India, as a
form of worship and meditation. The teacher, Jyoti Raut has a master's degree
in Odissi dance. Her students (aged 6-13) will be performing:
- Dipang Jyoti and
- Durga Abinaya - Mahishashur Mardini.
Visit www.jyotikalamandir.org for
more information.
|
|
Children's Program - "Little India"
A compilaton of folk dances from various states of India, depicting the rich
and colorful heritage. An unique performance by children in the Bay Area. A
must see!
Choreographer: Dipanwita Sengupta, Sangita Nandy.
Coordinator: Paramita Roy, Runa Chatterjee.
|
|
Bengali Drama "Shanibaar"
- Hilarious Play by Badal Sircar
- Presented by: ENAD
Shanibaar is a light-hearted play of hopes, exuberance, letdowns and
inner-feelings of a common man. The story is told by one of the greatest
playwrights of contemporary Bengal through the use of clever story telling,
insightful and humorous dialogues and situations.
ENAD captures and enhances the story with its disciplined production by the use
of competent acting, original scores and songs, imaginative sets and minimal
but insightful light designs. Visit
www.enadonline.org for details.
|
|
|
Sunday, October
9th 2004 : 2:00 - 5:00 PM
|
Kathak Recital - by Dipanwita, Pragya and Sangita
Kathak, a North Indian classical dance, is known for its rhythmic footwork,
mesmerizing "chakkars" (rotations) and subtle "abhinaya" (acting). This
performance is based on the Lucknow Gharana style of dance, opening with a pure
"Nrittya", consisting of bols like tora, paran, chakradhars and tatkaar.
The dancers are the disciples of Nritya Shiromoni Guru Bandana Sen - Dipanwita
Sengupta, Pragya Dasgupta and Sangita Nandy. |
|
Magic Show by "Mental Wires"
by Magic Andrew
Since the age of 7, Andrew has been amazing audience of all ages with his
unique brand of magic. Now you too can witness the Magic of Andrew, live.
Magic and comedy for all ages.
Magician: Allen Gittelson
This includes the stunning magic of Allen Gittelson, including the famous rope
magic act, which has entertained thousands of people from all over the world at
Fisherman's Wharf as well as London, England's Covent Garden, and recently in
Australia. See a solid glass bottle pass through a volunteer from the audience
right in front of your eyes, see incredible psychic magic that will have you
wondering if this is real magic or just a show. See much more visual magic than
your eyes can believe.
Allen has lots more planned for you, but the rest is a secret. You have to see
it to believe it. http://www.MentalWires.com
|
|
Light Indian Music Band - "Harano Sur"
Harano Sur, formed by established musicians and singers, bring to you old
popular Bengali and Hindi melodies by Lata, Asha, Kishore Kumar, Hemanta Kumar
et al. All singers and musicians are part of popular Bay area orchestra bands.
Participants are as follows:
Vocals: Madhuboni, Shreya, Jeeti, Souvik, Dhrishan , Indrani Bhattacharya,
Kalapi Roy-Neogi, Nilanjan Sirkar, Rochit Gupta, Riten Bhattacharya, Sreedhar
Ganapathy, Prasenjit Lahiri, Swati Lahiri.
Music: Rochit Gupta (Keyboards), Sreedhar Ganapathy (Keyboards), Sudipto Neogi
(Guitar/Tabla), Riten Bhattacharya (Tabla/Congo), Prasenjit Lahiri
(Bass/drums), Jayadev Chakravarty (drums), Virad Gupta (Bongo)
Sound/Critique: Benny Anose, Virad Gupta, Rima Chakravarty.
|
|
|
|
Note: Exact timings are subject to minor change.
|
|
|
