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Cultural Events to Catch This Week
This week, there are several exciting cultural events happening.
In Bengaluru, you can watch a unique Mohiniyattam dance performance called Monkey See, Monkey Do, Seetha Says Boo, which tells a funny story with live music.
In Mumbai, the famous musical Mughal-E-Azam is back, featuring beautiful costumes and songs from the classic movie.
In Delhi, you can enjoy a special Lohri feast at Loya, Taj Palace, with traditional dishes.
Also in Delhi, the Collage International Art Carnival is showcasing art from over 800 artists.
Lastly, the band Dire Straits Legacy is performing, though the details of their concert are not specified.
These events offer a great way to experience different kinds of art and culture.
Monkey See, Monkey Do, Seetha Says Boo: A Mohiniyattam dance performance with live music, exploring humor and satire, at Bangalore International Centre on 15 January.
Mughal-E-Azam: A Broadway-style musical based on the classic film, featuring original songs and 550 costumes, at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai, till 26 January.
Lohri Feast: A specially curated menu celebrating the harvest festival, available at Loya, Taj Palace, Delhi, with ongoing timings for lunch and dinner.
Collage International Art Carnival: An art exhibition showcasing over 800 artists and students, with various forms of art on display at Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi, from 13–18 January.
Dire Straits Legacy: A concert by the band, with details of the venue, date, and time not specified.
- Who
- Various artists and performers including Lakshmi Girish, Parvathi Jayaram, Feroz Abbas Khan, Mayuri Upadhya, Manish Malhotra, Ashwani Kumar Prithviwasi, and Dire Straits Legacy
- What
- A series of cultural events including dance performances, musicals, feasts, and art exhibitions
- Where
- Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and an unspecified venue for the concert
- When
- Various dates in January, with specific events on 15 January and 13–18 January
- Why
- To celebrate and showcase various forms of art and culture
Key facts
- Monkey See, Monkey Do, Seetha Says Boo
- Mohiniyattam performance at Bangalore International Centre, 15 January, 7pm
- Mughal-E-Azam
- Musical at Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Mumbai, till 26 January, 2.30pm and 7.30pm
- Loya, Taj Palace
- Lohri feast menu, Delhi, ongoing, 12.30–2.45pm (lunch)/7–11.30pm (dinner)
- Collage International Art Carnival
- Art exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi, 13–18 January, 11am–7pm
- Dire Straits Legacy
- Concert at a venue, date and time not specified
Quotes
Concept note of 'Monkey See, Monkey Do, Seetha Says Boo'
Description of the performance concept
“Inspired by the Subhashitha Ratna Bhandagaram, this performance offers a satirical retelling of an encounter between two mischievous monkey wives and Seetha, reframing an epic moment through humour and surprise.”
livemint.com
