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A Journey Through
APR 26 – 28
The Ringling is excited to present A Journey Through India, a three day festival exploring the many cultures of India. Created in collaboration with key partners from the local Indian community, the festival will celebrate Indian performance, food, dance, music, and art.
Friday, April 26, the festival will kick off with a Bollywood dance party in the Museum of Art Courtyard. Dj Pram brings his signature high-energy style to teach dance moves while scenes from classic Bollywood films are projected. Enjoy local Indian fare and beverages available for purchase and a special performance by choreographer Rajat “Rocky” Batta.
Saturday, April 27, look forward to a day-long program of cultural exploration, including a series of lectures from scholars speaking on Indian art, literature, philosophy, and popular culture; music and dance performances by community groups; art-making and other activities for families; and a market featuring local food and artisan vendors. Saturday evening Vishwa Mohan Bhatt performs in the Historic Asolo Theater. The Hindustani classical music instrumentalist is a GRAMMY® winning artist and the creator of the Mohan Veena. He has mesmerized the world with his pristine, pure, and delicate yet fiery music. A formal reception will be held preceding this world-class performance.
Sunday, April 28, the Festival culminates with a free, celebratory morning Hatha yoga event on Ca’ d’Zan terrace taught by an Ishafoundation yogi.
The Journey Continues With Fabric Of India
ON VIEW JUL 7 – OCT 13
This exhibition showcases over 200 superb examples drawn from the internationally-renowned holdings of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and private collections. Fabric of India illustrates the variety, technical sophistication, and adaptability of Indian textiles from the third to the twenty-first centuries.
Through a stunning range of historical dress, carefully preserved fabrics, and cutting-edge fashion, discover how Indian textiles have been interwoven with religion, politics, and global trade for centuries.
