Tag: Folk Art

Kolkata Gets Ready for a Musical Treat: Traditional Festival to Begin on October 2

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Kolkata: Kolkata is set to host a three-day celebration of Indian traditional performing arts, with the Kolkata Traditional Festival 2026 scheduled from October 2 to 4 at the auditorium of South City International School. The festival will feature performances spanning Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, instrumental music, percussion, folk traditions and Indian classical dance. The […]

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Ancient Faces, Living Faith: ‘Masklore of India’ Documents the Soul of India’s Vanishing Mask Traditions

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Kolkata : India’s rich ritualistic and folk heritage finds a compelling cinematic expression in Masklore of India, a 62-minute docu-feature that explores the fading yet resilient tradition of indigenous masks across the country. Directed by Indranil Sarkar and produced by Jaspreet Kaur, the film presents a layered narrative of faith, folklore and living performance traditions […]

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