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| Aabaha Art and Theater Festival | |
|---|---|
 beyond the border | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Theatre Festival |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Greater Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Country | USA |
| Organised by | Aabaha |
| Website | aabaha |
Aabaha Art and Theater Festival
[edit]The Aabaha Art and Theater Festival is an annual theater festival held in Greater Atlanta, Georgia, USA, showcases the narratives, cultural heritage, and artistic expressions of Indian immigrant communities living in the United States.
Overview
[edit]The festival takes place over three days in August, features contemporary, classical, and independent productions. It is a multilingual and multicultural theatre festival. Theater groups from Greater Atlanta and other cities across the USA present their productions.
The festival also hosts:
- Art Exhibitions – Showcases paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces by local artists.
- Seminars and Discussions – Engages panels and interactive sessions with artists, playwrights, and scholars on topics related to theater, culture, and immigrant experiences.
History
[edit]The festival was originally founded in 2020 by Aabaha Theatre Group as a platform to host Indian theaters in the USA. Over the years, it expanded significantly, with 2023 marking a major milestone as the festival grew in scale and participation. Local theater groups, along with groups from Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. took part in this festival.
The festival primarily features plays in Bengali, Hindi, and English. Eminent thespians from India, including Soumitra Mitra, founder and director of Purba Paschim and Debasis Majumdar, have attended the festival.
In 2024, the Aabaha Art and Theater Festival honored Dr. Raktim Sen for his contributions to theater with the “Aabaha Samman” award.
References
[edit]- ^ "Khabar: A Vibrant Celebration of Art, Theater, and Cultural Exchange".
- ^ "Aabaha Art and Theater Festival spotlights cultural heritage".
- ^ "Aabaha Art and Theater Festival 2024: A vibrant celebration of art, theater, and literature". 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Aabaha Art and Theater Festival celebrates Indian Immigrants".
- ^ "Khabar: Aabaha organizes Art and Theater Festival".
- ^ "Aabaha Art and Theater Festival: A Triumph of Diversity and Creativity - Atlanta Dunia".
- ^ "Aabaha Art and Theater Festival: An unforgettable celebration of diversity and creativity". 25 August 2023.
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