Highlights of the two-day Indian contemporary dance festival ‘Aahwan-2026’, held at the CSOI Auditorium under the direction of renowned choreographer Raja Anand.
Raju Bohra @ Senior Correspondent
New Delhi: The two-day Indian Contemporary Dance Festival ‘Aahvan-2026’ concluded successfully on October 24 and 25 at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI) Auditorium, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Organized by Space Performing Arts under the direction of renowned art director Raja Anand, the festival was based on the theme “Ritual — Where Cultures Come Together.”
The festival featured eight dance performances over two days, highlighting the blend of Indian cultural traditions and contemporary dance. Eminent personalities attending the event included Guru B. Jagadeesan, Guru Santosh Nair and Guru Kishore Sharma. On the second day, Bharathi Kukkal, Anjina Rajagopal and Suman Doonga were also present. Manisha Swami, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Deputy Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), attended the festival.
The event provided a platform for artists to celebrate cultural diversity and artistic expression through dance. It was organized in collaboration with CSOI and Arts Norway, and entry was free for audiences.
