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The theme of Basant Bahar 2023, held at Cary Arts Center on March 12, 2023, was “Ritu Rang- The Many Shades of Spring.” The exuberance of spring was presented with the fusion musical extravaganza, Sadhbhavana, Taali se Taal tak, and Abhushanani Vibhushana to Sivaarpanam and Krishna Leela.

The high point of the afternoon was a 50-minute musical collaboration between the Concert Singers of Cary and a 14-member strong group of Indian instrumentalists and vocalists, who showcased the language of music, which transcends cultures and faiths.

The event will also be remembered for bringing together African tap dance and Indian kathak within an experimental work that explored the evolution of rhythm or “taali” from the clap, or “taal.” Hum Sub is proud of area choreographers who are pushing the boundaries of creativity while keeping the classical forms in music and dance alive. This was also evident in the three-school collaboration Abhushanani Visbhushana, which explored the various forms of “abhinaya” or theatrical expression, and even delved into the realm of the gods, with dazzling costumes, props, and backdrops.

Krishna Leela and Sivaarpanam employed two distinctive dance styles, from India’s North and South, respectively, to tell the much-loved stories from the lives of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. The familiar songs and stories featured in these productions struck a chord with many.

Hum Sub received an overwhelming response when applications for Basant Bahar opened. It was a tough choice to select the four that finally went on stage.