Swan Festival of Lights 2009
20 August 2009
The Swan
Festival of Lights (the Festival) is a free event promoting and
showcasing themes of multicultural harmony and cross-cultural
interaction through dance, music, cultural demonstrations and
cuisine. Using the theme of light as the unifying concept, the
Festival embraces the multifaceted Perth community through these
arts. The idea is to promote interaction, understanding and
appreciation of different cultures in a healthy, fun and
family-friendly atmosphere.
The Swan Festival of Lights 2009 is to be held from 8th to 11th October 2009 at Barrack Square, Perth. It is a smoke- and alcohol-free event that is estimated to attract attendances of 10,000 to 15,000 people over the 4 days. It is being presented by The Temple of Fine Arts Inc and Annalakshmi Cultural Centre of WA, and proudly supported by City Of Perth and The Bell Tower.
The main activities during the festival would be:
The Swan Festival of Lights 2009 is to be held from 8th to 11th October 2009 at Barrack Square, Perth. It is a smoke- and alcohol-free event that is estimated to attract attendances of 10,000 to 15,000 people over the 4 days. It is being presented by The Temple of Fine Arts Inc and Annalakshmi Cultural Centre of WA, and proudly supported by City Of Perth and The Bell Tower.
The main activities during the festival would be:
- Dance & music performances each night featuring local performing groups from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Food stalls serving food from around the world (vegetarian)
- Displays of traditional handicraft and attire
- Other fun activities such as face painting, henna tattoos, bouncing castles, etc
Chand Tarang
20 June 2009
Saraswati
MahaVidhyalaya and Annalakshmi Cultural Center presents
CHAND TARANG, an
exhilarating and energetic performance in the classical style of
Kathak.
Presenting Paramita Maitra, a dancer with unmistakable style, energy, stunning grace and precision accompanied by the students and teachers of the Temple of Fine Arts/ Saraswati MahaVidhyalaya.
Ms. Maitra, having performed in countless international festivals with renowned choreographers including Pt. Birju Maharaj, Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan and Smt. Kumudhini Lakhia, has herself established dance institutions in 5 locations in West Bengal and Japan (Nrityangan Kathak Kendra and Yakshini Kathak Center).
Guided by her Gurus, Pt. Birju Maharaj and Pt.Vijai Shankar, Ms Maitra has been working with the teachers and students of Saraswati Mahavidhyala over the last 5 weeks in Perth and this performance will be the result of their collaboration.
Programme
Time & DateSaturday 27th June 2009 6.00 pm - Dinner Commences 8.00 pm - Performance Commences VenueAnnalakshmi on the Swan 1st Floor Western Pavilion Barrack Square, Perth (Between Jetty No. 4 & 5) CostAdults: $30.00
Children below 12 yrs: $15.00 BookingsBy Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday)
Presenting Paramita Maitra, a dancer with unmistakable style, energy, stunning grace and precision accompanied by the students and teachers of the Temple of Fine Arts/ Saraswati MahaVidhyalaya.
Ms. Maitra, having performed in countless international festivals with renowned choreographers including Pt. Birju Maharaj, Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan and Smt. Kumudhini Lakhia, has herself established dance institutions in 5 locations in West Bengal and Japan (Nrityangan Kathak Kendra and Yakshini Kathak Center).
Guided by her Gurus, Pt. Birju Maharaj and Pt.Vijai Shankar, Ms Maitra has been working with the teachers and students of Saraswati Mahavidhyala over the last 5 weeks in Perth and this performance will be the result of their collaboration.
Programme
Time & DateSaturday 27th June 2009 6.00 pm - Dinner Commences 8.00 pm - Performance Commences VenueAnnalakshmi on the Swan 1st Floor Western Pavilion Barrack Square, Perth (Between Jetty No. 4 & 5) CostAdults: $30.00
Children below 12 yrs: $15.00 BookingsBy Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday)
Devadasi - A Timeless Journey
29 May 2009
Saraswati
Mahavidhyalaya and Annnalakshmi Cultural Centre of WA jointly
present “Devadasi” – the story of the Temple
Dancers of ancient India in a dance-drama highlighting the
splendour of the traditional Bharata Natyam
repertoire.
A Bharata Natyam repertoire that explores a timeless journey.
A journey of discovery for a dancer.
A journey into a different realm.
Download Poster (PDF)
Date and Time: 5th and 6th of June 2009 at 7:00 pm
Venue: John Curtin Performing Arts Centre
90 Ellen Street, Fremantle
Tickets: Pay as you wish
SMV - 0417 541 190/ 9361 2247
Annalakshmi - 9221 3003
A Bharata Natyam repertoire that explores a timeless journey.
A journey of discovery for a dancer.
A journey into a different realm.
Download Poster (PDF)
Date and Time: 5th and 6th of June 2009 at 7:00 pm
Venue: John Curtin Performing Arts Centre
90 Ellen Street, Fremantle
Tickets: Pay as you wish
SMV - 0417 541 190/ 9361 2247
Annalakshmi - 9221 3003
Maharaji
30 April 2009
The Temple of Fine Arts/ Saraswati
Mahavidhyalaya and Annalakshmi Cultural Center of WA are proud to
present Maharaji - a dance presentation by the legendary world
renown Kathak Master, Pandit Birju Maharaj.
Download Poster [83 kb]
The charming, talented and dignified personality of Brijmohan Nath Mishra also known as Pandit Birju Maharaj will soon grace the shores of Perth, Western Australia. Being the inheritor of the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin school or gharana, and the descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, including his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj, he is currently the leading exponent of Kathak in the world.
Ever immersed in the nuances of Kathak, Maharaji also has an excellent command over Hindustani classical music and is a virtuoso in vocals and several percussion and string instruments. Being thus enormously gifted, this 'complete artiste' has been instrumental in taking Kathak dance to new heights in choreography and has presented thousands of performances in his extensive tours around the globe.
He will be accompanied by his disciple Ms. Saswati Sen, a brilliant dancer and choreographer who works closely with Maharaji.
Time & Date
Saturday 22nd May 2009
6.00 pm - Dinner Commences
8.00 pm - Performance Commences
Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)
Cost
$50 per person
Bookings
By Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday).
Maharaji and Ms.Sen will be conducting a series of workshops from the 18th to 21st May 2009. For enquires about these workshops, please contact 0413 749 809 or send a message to Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya
Download Poster [83 kb]
The charming, talented and dignified personality of Brijmohan Nath Mishra also known as Pandit Birju Maharaj will soon grace the shores of Perth, Western Australia. Being the inheritor of the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin school or gharana, and the descendant of the legendary Maharaj family of Kathak dancers, including his two uncles, Shambhu Maharaj and Lachhu Maharaj, and his father and guru, Acchan Maharaj, he is currently the leading exponent of Kathak in the world.
Ever immersed in the nuances of Kathak, Maharaji also has an excellent command over Hindustani classical music and is a virtuoso in vocals and several percussion and string instruments. Being thus enormously gifted, this 'complete artiste' has been instrumental in taking Kathak dance to new heights in choreography and has presented thousands of performances in his extensive tours around the globe.
He will be accompanied by his disciple Ms. Saswati Sen, a brilliant dancer and choreographer who works closely with Maharaji.
Programme: Dance Presentation
Time & Date
Saturday 22nd May 2009
6.00 pm - Dinner Commences
8.00 pm - Performance Commences
Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)
Cost
$50 per person
Bookings
By Phone 9221 3003 (except on Monday).
Workshops
Maharaji and Ms.Sen will be conducting a series of workshops from the 18th to 21st May 2009. For enquires about these workshops, please contact 0413 749 809 or send a message to Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya
SPICE: Rhythms of India
25 March 2009
Relish a
feast for the senses as Tetrafide Percussion present SPICE: Rhythms
of India, a concert of percussion music influenced by the classical
and folk drumming traditions of India. Experience the delicious
tastes, sights and sounds of India with a meal at Annalakshmi
followed by a concert by Tetrafide Percussion and special guests
Vickneswaran Ramakrishnan (tabla) and the Temple of Fine Arts'
traditional Indian dancers. Hosted by Annalakshmi in the
picturesque setting of Barrack Square on the Swan River, this event
brings together the old and the new in a feast of flavours,
traditions and rhythms from around the globe. Download poster [1.1 MB]
Programme
Saturday 4th April 2009
6.00 pm - Dinner Commences
8.00 pm - Concert Commences
Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)
Cost
$55 per person; or
$50 per person with groups of 8 or more.
Bookings
Tickets are available through BOCS (9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au) or Annalakshmi (92213003).
Programme
Saturday 4th April 2009
6.00 pm - Dinner Commences
8.00 pm - Concert Commences
Venue
Annalakshmi on the Swan
1st Floor Western Pavilion
Barrack Square, Perth
(Between Jetty No. 4 & 5)
Cost
$55 per person; or
$50 per person with groups of 8 or more.
Bookings
Tickets are available through BOCS (9484 1133, www.bocsticketing.com.au) or Annalakshmi (92213003).
Sur Sagar
07 February 2009
Annalakshmi on the Swan in collaboration with
The Temple of Fine Arts (inc) Perth presents Sitar Maestro Pandit
Usman Khan. Pandit Usman Khan will be accompanied by Shri
Vickneswaran Ramakrishnan on Tabla. This concert will also feature
Indian classical dances by The Temple of Fine Arts. Download poster [1.1 MB]
Above: Video of Pandit Usman Khan in Moirans, France 2006.
Programme
Saturday 21st February 2009
6.00 pm - Arrival of Guests
6.30 - 9.30 pm - Concert
Snacks and refreshments will be made available prior to the concert.
Venue
John Curtin Performing Arts Centre
Fremantle
Cost
$35.00 pp
Bookings
By Phone 0433 808 702/ 0404 835 295/ 9221 3003 (except on Monday).
Tickets are available at Annalakshmi as well as at the venue.
Please state your name, number of persons and your contact phone number. Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Due to unforeseen circumstances if you decide to cancel your reservation kindly inform us.
Above: Video of Pandit Usman Khan in Moirans, France 2006.
Programme
Saturday 21st February 2009
6.00 pm - Arrival of Guests
6.30 - 9.30 pm - Concert
Snacks and refreshments will be made available prior to the concert.
Venue
John Curtin Performing Arts Centre
Fremantle
Cost
$35.00 pp
Bookings
By Phone 0433 808 702/ 0404 835 295/ 9221 3003 (except on Monday).
Tickets are available at Annalakshmi as well as at the venue.
Please state your name, number of persons and your contact phone number. Places are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Due to unforeseen circumstances if you decide to cancel your reservation kindly inform us.