Official Opening Evening
AND IN RAJASTHAN
Master of ceremony:Sunayna BHARGAVA
Born in London of Indian parents, Sunayana Bhargava settled in France in 2020 after obtaining his doctorate to pursue his career as a researcher. She is now an astrophysician and a lecturer at the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur. Her career is at the crossroads of science and the arts: alongside her research and teaching activities, she is a musician at the Nice Orléans Jazz Orchestra, a Kathak dancer and poet. His writings were broadcast by the BBC and read at various cultural events, more recently as part of an evening mixing astronomy and organized poetry for the 40th anniversary of L’Occitane
Photo credit: Johann Ozanne
Lighting of the lamp
- The flame: Represents divine consciousness and purity.
- Oil and wick: Symbolize the ego and the material attachments that are consumed to give way to spiritual clarity.
- The structure: Traditional brass lamps often feature goddess figures such as Lakshmi (prosperity).
GROUPE BASSANT – The Gypsies of Rajasthan
Born from the meeting of artists from different backgrounds, Bassant invites you to a journey in the heart of Rajasthan. The band revives the musical traditions of Northern India through folk songs, enchanting dances and authentic sounds of its musical heritage. A vibrant show, between inheritance, virtuosity and emotion.
Anwar HUSSAIN (chanting Harmonium), Sahil BAGARWA (Tablas), Lom NATH (Algoja ' Dholak), Manwar KHALWA (Sitar ' Khartal), Dayam ALI (Sarangi), Gopal SINGH (Chanteur ' Nagara), Senu SAPERA (Dancer Kalbelia).