Kalasetu - Building Cultural Bridges

As the ‘Borough of Culture’ celebration draws to an end, Subrang Arts hosts Kalasetu – building cultural bridges with music and dance through a unique Indo Spanish cross cultural collaboration with leading sitar artist Mehboob Nadeem and Flamenco artist, Ramon Ruiz together with Hanif Khan on the Tabla, leading Flamenco dancer Rebeca Ortega and Kathak dancers Mira Salat and Shyam Nayan.

KALASETU - Diwali @ Trafalgar Square 2023


Sunday 29 October 2023



RANGDHVANI – THE SOUNDS OF COLOUR


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KALASETU – BUILDING CULTURAL BRIDGES WITH COMMUNITIES THROUGH ARTS

A borough as diverse as Croydon is symbolised by the plurality of its culture. South Asians form a large population of the borough. As part of the This is Croydon, The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2023 celebration, Subrang Arts has undertaken the project ‘Kalasetu’ – Kala means ‘Art’; ‘Setu’ means bridge – building cultural bridges with communities through arts. In collaboration with Kinetika, their Artistic Director Ali Pretty and team of specialist silk artists, Team Subrang worked with pupils from Norbury High Girls School, Croydon.

Pupils researched the cultural expressions like arts, crafts, music, dance, festivals, places / maps of the Indian diaspora in the borough through the lens of UNESCO-recognised intangible heritage of Batik silk painting. This research inspired the design and content for the silks and participants prepared 25 beautiful silk flags and 25 silk scarves that reflect the Indian diaspora. These will be displayed at This is Croydon’s flagship programmes – Croydon Mela – and later at Croydon Carnival and other venues throughout the year.

Subrang commissioned dance choreographer Anusha Subramanium as the choreographer and dance workshop leader to work with students of Norbury High School for Girls. Dancers from her Beeja Dance company too performed with the silk scarves.

An installation of an Indian Queen ‘Mother India’ will be created which will have a spectacular costume recreated by group of women who too learnt the technique of batik silk painting. The women took inspiration from cultural expressions from different regions of India for this costume.

https://kinetika.co.uk/portfolio/kalasetu

https://www.iglobalnews.com/icommunity/arts-culture/subrang-arts-builds-vibrant-community-bridges-with-kalasetu

https://southasianheritage.org.uk/kalasetu-the-story-of-indian-diaspora-in-croydon-through-hand-painted-silks/

https://www.london.gov.uk/events/diwali-square-2023?ac-182037=182036

Croydon Mela And Croydon Carnival 2023


'Rang Dhvani - The Real Sound of Colours'


Sunday, 30th April 2023


Few Comments from Audiences


'Superb - Very professional and worthy of presenting anywhere, in any forum, whether here or abroad.'

'The singing and the dance sequences were extremely well coordinated and beautifully rendered. Above all, Rakesh Joshi`s lead and direction, together with his many compositions, provided a seamless focus and continuity.'

'I was totally mesmerised . Spectacular!'



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Subrang Arts with London Mozart Players


Roots and Changes – Gujarati Influences

From April 2021 to August 2021, the Gujarati cultural organisation Subrang Arts in collaboration with Brent Museum and Archives, hosts ‘Roots and Changes – Gujarati Influences’, a multi-dimensional exhibition and events series. This project highlights the influences of the Gujarati diaspora in the UK focussing on the London Borough of Brent.



'Supported by Heritage Lottery Fund'

Roots & Changes Gujarati Influences


Roots and Changes Concert 2021






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