IAAF 2013

International Ancient Arts Festival 2013


Theme : The Healing Aspect of Ancient Sound

Romanian Ballet and Indian Odissi came together for International Ancient Arts Festival/Symposium 2013 at Kamani Auditorium on May 22 and May 23, 2013

This was be the first time that Romanian ballet dancers of the Bucharest National Opera House performed in India. But that’s not all. They presented a unique fusion with Odissi danseuse and spiritualist Reela Hota to present a unique dance recital that was a significant highlight of the fourth edition of International Ancient Arts Festival/Symposium 2013 which was held at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi on May 22 and May 23, 2013 .

Highlighting the therapeutic benefits of music and dance in restoring individual health and harmony, this time the special focus of the festival was on ancient languages, in particular Sanskrit.

The festival included a performance by maestros Pt Rajan-Sajan Mishra and a talk by Mandra Cromwell from USA, nominated for the Thomas Edison Award for her work in the field of cymatherapy.

Testimonials

  • "I congratulate you and your group of dancers for this amazing performance, Sanskrit - The Mantra Bhasha"

    Mrs Valerie Epure/ Ambassador of Romania to India

  • "What makes the Ramleela interesting for us Europeans is the coming together of Gods, humans, and animals in one story"

    Federico Beniti/ Opera Artist, Italy

  • "Vibrations can heal and restore harmony- Reela Hota demystifies sensory perceptions at the International Ancient Arts Festival 2013"

    Utpal K Banerjee/ Dance Critic