The Soorya classical music and dance festival
is conducted for ten days every year in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of
Kerala State. It starts from 1st October and concludes on the 10th of October.
The festival is organized by Soorya Stage and Film Society, one
of the largest cultural societies in Asia. Founded by Soorya Krishnamoorthy,
the society organises many programs including Dance and Music festivals, film
festivals, theatre, painting, photography, lectures and talks, sound and light
shows etc. The Dance and Music festival presents different forms of dance like Kathak,
Odissi, Manipuri,
Bharathanatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi and
Mohiniyattam as well
as classical music renditions, instrumental music, jugal bandhi's etc by popular
artists.
Another dance and music festival 'Parampara' is also held by
Soorya in November every year to spot young talents. This festival is also held
in Thiruvananthapuram, where artists pay tribute to their Gurus.
Contact Address:
Soorya Dance & Music Festival
Soorya Stage and Film Society
Chaitanya, Thycaud
Thiruvananthapuram 695014
Ph: (0471) - 2323536
Fax: (0471) - 2323558
E-mail: Contact1,Contact
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How to get there
Air : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
is located at Valiyathura 6kms from the city. Many international air carriers
operate daily flights to the Middle East, Male and Sri Lanka from
Thiruvananthapuram. Indian Airlines has direct connections to Bangalore,
Mumbai, Chennai and
Delhi. Jet Air (Gulf Air) has daily flights to Mumbai and
Chennai.
Rail : The main railway station is the Central
station located at Thampanoor. There are daily trains such as Parasuram
express, Malabar express and Cannanore express. There are additional daily
express to Kochi including the Venad express, the Kerala express and the
Vanchinad express.
Road : Thampanoor is the main bus terminal in
Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala State Transport operates a comprehensive service
from Thiruvananthapuram, throughout the state and to Tamil Nadu. The city bus
terminal is situated at Fort from where most of the city service originates.
State and National Highways connect Thiruvananthapuram to all major Indian
cities.
The Soorya classical music and dance festival
is conducted for ten days every year in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of
Kerala State. It starts from 1st October and concludes on the 10th of October.
