On this Diwali - Festival of lights, the masterful Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan returns to Finland! Coming from rich cultural heritage and the land of the kings, drawing from the traditions of Northwest India, this ensemble brings a vibrant and dynamic show on the stage at Sellosali, full of energy, vibrance and color!

Dhoad Gypsies is a collective of consummate, wise, and spirited musicians, vocalists and dancers of all generations who have performed over 1200 concerts in over 110 countries, delighting audiences in sold-out venues around the world for nearly 20 years. The Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan hail from the Indian state of majestic Rajasthan, the land of Maharajas-The Kings and original homeland of the Romani people. The era of the Maharajas was a time of bejeweled kings living in their luxurious palaces filled with the finest art, and a rich cultural tradition of Rajasthan. The Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan transport the audience back to these times, bringing to life a spectacular depiction of ancient royal palace life on stage.

The group’s founder and artistic director, Rahis Bharti, has performed worldwide for over 20 years. A seventh-generation musician from the village of Dhoad, which also gives the group its name, Bharti leads an ensemble comprised of prominent figures from Rajasthan's musical castes. Their performances feature the dholak and tabla drums, Indian harmonium, kartal castanets, and vocals. The show’s visual elements include dance numbers that captivate with their surprising twists. In the music of Dhoad Gypsies, tradition meets innovation, as the group incorporates influences from cultures encountered worldwide, ranging from Balkan tones to reggae rhythms.

The concert will begin with traditional lamp-lighting, an invocation dance by Fusia Performing Arts. In the grand finale, Nach baliye collective dance group will join the stage with Dhaod Gypsies of Rajasthan to enchant the audience with their mesmerizing, united performance.

About the groups:

Fusia Performing Arts founded in 2015, this unique dance institution, Fusia Mudra Crew, is a beacon of Indian culture and classical dance forms. With a passion for integrating Indian and Finnish cultures, they have created breathtaking choreographies like the portrayal of the Finnish epic Kalevala through Indian dance forms, captivating hearts of Indians and Finns alike.

Nach Baliye Kollektiv (= dancing buddies) is a collective-based dance group with its own dance studio in Turku. Nach Baliye represents love for movement and for Indian dances and culture. The group focuses on Rajasthani folk dances.

Duration 2 h 30 min, including intermission

Note! There are separate meal tickets available for the concert. Those who purchase a meal ticket can collect a takeaway meal. It will be a package of vegetarian meal full of delicious Indian flavors. The meal can be collected from the Sellosali foyer café after. There is a restricted amount of meal tickets and they are only available for purchase up until one week before the event. During the intermission, the café will offer Indian snacks and drinks for purchase.

The concert is a part of Diwali – Valon juhla event organized by Suomi-Intia-Seura a.k.a Finnish-Indian society. In collaboration with Espoo City Cultural Services. The full event programme: espoo.fi/diwali.

Tickets are sold at Lippu.fi. Epassi, Edenred and Smartum can be used to buy individual tickets (not family ticket or group ticket types) at https://www.lippu.fi/artist/dhoad-gypsies-of-rajasthan/sellosali-diwali-valon-juhla-dhoad-gypsies-of-rajasthan-3718044/?affiliate=EER.

Diwali – Festival of Lights: Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan

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