Cultural Performances
Day 1: March 11, 2016
Grand Orchestra : Raag Bhoopali
Country of Origin: India
No. of artists: 8,500
The Grand Orchestra was composed in eight traditional Indian ragas or melodies and comprised of 8,500 artists playing 50 musical instruments.
Mohiniyattam & Kathakali
Country of Origin: India
No. of artists: 1310
Mohiniyattam & Kathakali are two classical dance forms from Kerala, India. While the former portrays feminine love in its myriad forms, the latter is known for its elaborate makeup and costumes.
Performance by Ms. Hema Sardesai
Country of Origin: India
Hema Sardesai is a popular Indian playback singer who has sung for more than 60 Bollywood movies and has also released several pop albums.
Grand Orchestra - Raag Desh
Country of Origin: India
No. of artists: 8,500
The Grand Orchestra was composed in eight traditional Indian ragas or melodies and comprised of 8,500 artists playing 50 musical instruments.
Vedic Chants
Country of Origin: India
No.of artists: 1050
Vedic pandits (priests) chanted hymns from ancient Indian scriptures to pray for peace, harmony and happiness.
Bharatnatyam
Country of Origin: India
No.of artists: 1700
Bharatanatyam is an Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions and expresses Hindu religious themes and spiritual ideas.
Bonita
Country of Origin: Brazil
No.of artists: 226
The Bonita Brazilian Soul featured 226 dancers who performed a combination of Samba, Frevo and Capoeira dance forms.
Nādaswaram
Country of Origin: India
No. of artists: 50
A popular South Indian classical instrument, the Nādaswaram is considered very auspicious and is a key instrument at Hindu marriages and temples.
African DDD
Country of Origin: African Nations
No. of artists: 200
The African DDD is a rhythmic expression of life through dance, drumming and dressing. The African drum – Djembe literally means coming together and was performed here by over 200 performers.
Grand Orchestra : Raag Vrindawni Saarang
Country of Origin: India
No.of artists: 8500
The Grand Orchestra was composed in eight traditional Indian ragas or melodies and comprised of 8,500 artists playing 50 musical instruments.
Latin Musical Performance
Country of Origin: Latin American Nations
No.of artists: 500
500 artists from Latin American nations performed along with Patricia Sosa, Argentina’s well known musical icon.
Dev Nati
Country of Origin: India
No.of artists: 1000
Dev Nati is a traditional dance form from Himachal Pradesh, a North Indian state that is usually performed on New Year’s Eve.
Invocation by Ms. Chandrika Tandon
Country of Origin: India
Chandrika Tandon, a Grammy nominated artist recited an offering to the Lord of Blessings, Lord Ganesha.
Lithuanian Folk Dance
Country of Origin: Lithuania
No. of artists:125
The Lithuanian dance is based on the farmer’s outlook on life and is accompanied by simple movements like walking, stamping feet and turning.
Kathak Rangayan
Country of Origin: India
No.of artists: 1700
Kathak is a classical dance form from North India that involves rhythmic footwork and spins.
Horo
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
No.of artists: 200
Originated in Bulgaria, Horo is a dance performed in a chain or circle on special occasions.
Russian Choir
Country of Origin: Russia
No.of artists: 30
Performed by the Ural State Academic Russian Folk Chorus ensemble, this is a traditional Ural song from the Sverdlovsk region of Russia that was accompanied by a chorus, an orchestra and a ballet.
Buyogan
Country of Origin: Philippines
No.of artists: 106
Buyogan is a festival from Philippines where people dress up as bees and perform a choreographed bee dance.
Garba
Country of Origin: India
No.of artists: 1500
Dating back to the 12th century, Garba is a colorful dance form from western India that worships the goddess of power.