Description
Kathakar is India`s first and only oral storytelling festival. Since 2010 it has brought several storytelling traditions to India.
This year we will have storytellers from India, UK, Sierra Leonne, Mongolia and Australia.
Schedule
Friday, 31st January 2025 (5 to 10 pm)
- Storytelling by: Nell Phoneix (UK), Usifu Jalloh (UK/Sierra Leonne), Polina Tšerkassova (Estonia), Nama Tel Sur (Israel), Australia
- In Conversation with Sanjay Mishra
- Music Performance by Kutle Khan Manghaniyaar and group (Rajasthan)
Saturday, 1st February 2025 (5 to 10 pm)
- Storytelling by: Nell Phoneix (UK), Usifu Jalloh (UK/Sierra Leonne), Polina Tšerkassova (Estonia), Nama Tel Sur (Israel), Australia
- In Conversation with Lucky Ali
- Music Performance by AR Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory (India)
- 10 am to 1 pm – Art of Storytelling Workshop with International storytellers
Sunday, 2nd February 2025 (5 to 10 pm)
- Storytelling by: Nell Phoneix (UK), Usifu Jalloh (UK/Sierra Leonne), Polina Tšerkassova (Estonia), Nama Tel Sur (Israel), Australia
- In Conversation with Sajjid Ali
- Music Performance by Bhupinder Babbal (India)
- 10 am to 3 pm – Sajjid and Imtiaz Ali Retrospective: Film Screening of Laila Majnu and Chamkila inaugurated by Writer and film director Sajjid Ali
About the Organizers:
Kathakar is India’s first & only oral storytelling festival started 12 year ago by NGOs Nivesh & HHACH. Babaji Music promotes cultural programmes across various regions & genres. The festival was started under the aegis of UNESCO to preserve & promote the ancient art of storytelling.
- Entry ticket charges to Sunder Nursery apply
- Walk timing and slot will be shared by the coach
- This photo walk slot is non-transferable/refundable
- In case of cancellation, complete amount will be refunded
- We will be using the event/walk pictures/videos for promotions
We also do workshops, photo tours for groups and schools. To know more email, us at info@sundernursery.org