Artists carry out on the kick off ceremony on the tenth version of Sarang pageant hosted by Indian Embassy in Korea at Yonsei College Centennial Corridor at Seodaemun district on Tuesday. (Sanjay Kumar/ The Korea Herald)
The tenth version of India’s Sarang Pageant in Korea, an annual cultural trade occasion hosted by the Indian Embassy in Korea, kicked off Tuesday, that includes an hour lengthy dance performances.
The pageant’s title, “sarang,” means “love” in Korean and “variety” in Hindi, reflecting cultural significance for each nations. This yr’s Sarang Pageant started with a Kuchipudi efficiency by famend artist Sreelakshmy Govardhanan, with the group set to carry out at numerous venues throughout Korea.
Kuchipudi, a classical dance-drama from Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, portrays Hindu mythology by way of expressive gestures, exact footwork and facial expressions, in line with the embassy. Its philosophy emphasizes each bodily magnificence and religious purity, utilizing dance to convey ethical and religious messages. The shape blends drama, music and dance to replicate life’s divinity and promote humanity and religious consciousness, it added.
Artists carry out on the kick off ceremony on the tenth version of Sarang pageant hosted by Indian Embassy in Korea at Yonsei College Centennial Corridor at Seodaemun district on Tuesday. (Sanjay Kumar/ The Korea Herald)
Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar described the pageant as a milestone within the cultural trade between India and Korea. “Sarang Pageant in some methods is a celebration of this enduring friendship,” stated Kumar. He additionally highlighted the twin that means of the phrase “sarang,” capturing the spirit of affection and variety shared by the 2 nations, in line with him.
“This group is not going to solely carry out in a number of Korean cities but additionally provide workshops for native dance lovers, fostering deeper cultural appreciation,” Kumar stated, including that an Indian movie pageant, that includes six award-winning movies with Korean subtitles, can be held in November.
“India will formally take part within the Busan Worldwide Movie Pageant for the primary time,” Kumar added.
Seodaemun-gu head, Lee Seong-heon, in his congratulatory remarks, praised the pageant for selling cultural understanding between the 2 international locations.
Artists carry out on the kick off ceremony on the tenth version of Sarang pageant hosted by Indian Embassy in Korea at Yonsei College Centennial Corridor at Seodaemun district on Tuesday. (Sanjay Kumar/ The Korea Herald)
“The Indian cultural pageant hosted by the Indian Embassy isn’t just about main the cultural schooling of Seodaemun-gu however (additionally) about enriching the cultural trade all through Korea,” stated Lee.
Lee emphasised the importance of such festivals in strengthening cooperation in numerous fields, together with politics, financial system and society, in line with him.
“Via in the present day’s pageant, we are able to straight expertise India’s stunning tradition and artwork, and I imagine that cultural exchanges like this may foster a deeper connection between our nations,” underscored Rep. Kim Jae-won of the Rebuilding Korea Occasion, echoing the emotions of the Indian Embassy and highlighting the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India.
Kim additionally shared her private connection to India, recounting her visits together with her father, a mountaineer who found that one among their ancestors was a princess from the traditional kingdom of Ayodhya.
“I visited India greater than 20 occasions with my father, who was an amazing explorer. And my physique is linked to the Indian individuals. One in all my ancestors was a princess from the traditional kingdom of Ayodhya,” she stated.
Artists carry out on the kick off ceremony on the tenth version of Sarang pageant hosted by Indian Embassy in Korea at Yonsei College Centennial Corridor at Seodaemun district on Tuesday. (Sanjay Kumar/ The Korea Herald)
Catherine Chinchiroca, a Seoul resident in her 30s, expressed her admiration for the depth of Indian tradition. “Indian tradition is filled with inspiration. You may see deep philosophy behind each transfer within the music and dance. It’s very inspiring, particularly for somebody fascinated about spirituality,” she instructed The Korea Herald.
“I used to be amazed by the efficiency. You often must journey to India to witness such occasions, however I had the chance to see it proper right here in Korea,” stated Guillaume, an attendee from France who solely offered his first title.
“The way in which they (artists) convey feelings by way of the dance has a strong that means,” he stated.
The occasion was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, overseas residents in Korea, members of the Indian group, representatives of firms, NGOs and the media.
The Sarang Pageant runs by way of December. For extra info, go to the embassy’s web site.
