The third edition of “Abhivyakti—The City Arts Project”, a renowned platform celebrating art and culture, held at Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium in Hazira, has raised the bar even higher with grand music and dance performances.
Initiated by the UNM Foundation and inspired by the Mehta family of Torrent Group, Abhivyakti has already seen successful editions in Ahmedabad and Vadodara.
Following the overwhelming success of the past two, this third edition has turned even more expansive and grander, attracting art lovers from across the region.
On Sunday evening, contemporary dance enthusiasts were treated to a breathtaking performance by Jaimil Joshi, who presented his latest work, “Borderlands”.
Drawing from his deep roots in folk dance, which date back to his college days, Joshi delivered an emotionally charged act that explored the expressive, wordless language of movement.
“Borderlands” is a compelling exploration of how emotions manifest at borders across the globe. Through contemporary dance, fused with classical vocabulary, Joshi conveyed the range of human experiences shared at these junctions. From fear and tension to love and unity, the performance showcased how people living in border areas often form connections that transcend national lines, forging bonds that speak louder than any political or geographic divide.
Another performance, “Sangeetkarini Tana Riri,” was a captivating blend of classical music and contemporary dance, renowned by performer Khushi Langaliya. This was followed by Joshi’s performance. The performance is a tribute to the legendary vocalists Tana and Riri, whose supreme performance of Raag Megh-Malhar has echoed through the archive of Indian classical music for centuries.
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