IGNCA host the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium

The 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium was held in New Delhi at the Indira Gandhi National Centers for Arts (IGNCA) from November 8 to 10, 2024. The International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium is country’s only multi-arts event of its kind, which tries to educate the people in the ancient Indian art form along with entertaining them with performances.

The event consists of lectures by esteemed scholars on the latest research on the healing potential of ancient art forms, along with artistic performances.

Art Performance at the Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium

At the inaugural session of the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium Dr. Reela Hota and her troupe presented ‘Antar Yatra’. This dance drama incorporates Odissi, Chhau, and contemporary ballet to symbolise the ascension of consciousness from the base (Mooladhara) to the crown (Sahasrara) chakra.

On the festival's final day, a Kuchipudi dance performance was given by renowned Kuchipudi exponent Yamini Reddy and her group.

Organiser of the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium

The 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium was organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centers for Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with the Rays of Wisdom Society. It is also being supported by the  Union Ministry of Culture.

The Indira Gandhi National Centers for Arts (IGNCA) was established by the government of India in 1985 under the Ministry of Culture. It is located in New Delhi.

The IGNCA works to preserve and be a major resource centre for the written, oral and visual arts.

Rays of Wisdom Society is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation (NGO) that preserves and propagates classical, ancient Indian dance forms.