A brotherly blend of Bharatham and Kandyan
‘Narthana Bandham’ , presented by Aru Sri Art Theatre is a thematic presentation showcasing the divine relationship binding two dance forms, Bharatham and Kandyan under the banner SANGAM ,festival of India .
This event in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Colombo will go on the boards on April 6 at 7.00 pm at the Bishops College Auditorium.
Aru Sri Art Theatre since 2004 has produced and presented many dance and musical shows local and International. It believes that art and culture are the best method to build bridges among human beings with different ethnic, relegious, and National origins.
The ultimate dialogue and building of cultural bridges consists of creating something together- the feeling of oneness.
Music is the language of the emotions and dance has the power of bringing people from dividing societies together with the power of rhythm.
Narthana Bandham is choreographed binding both Kandyan and Bharatham dance styles marvellously unified in expressing the rhythm in harmony.
Produced and directed by Dr Arunthathy Sri Ranganathan Srilankan drums are a book of sounds. The drums of all ethnic groups have been interwoven in to a brilliant rhythmic pattern. Here the footwork of both styles are set in unison. Basic footwork movements to similar compositions are expressed through subtle movements with a true love story binding each other.
A show not to miss is free on invitation.