Bollywood takes Bahrain by storm

Press release

Published July 24th, 2011 - 09:18 GMT

In a synchronized explosion of complicated dance, energetic music, and lavish costumes, the “Merchants of Bollywood” performance brought the colorful culture of Bollywood to life in front of a capacity crowd on Thursday night (July 21^st) at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center (BIECC). By following the epic tale of the shared love of the Kathak dance by a modern young girl and her traditional grandfather, the show explores the friction arising from the pressures of an increasingly globalized world and the struggle to adhere to cultural traditions. The second and final performance is scheduled for July 22^nd at 8 pm at the Exhibition Center.

Concluding the line-up of Bahrain Summer Festival shows this year is the unique “Georgian Legend: Samaia’s Little Virtuosos” (July 25 – 26 at 7 pm), showcasing the amazing traditional dance of the Caucasus region by a group of talented Georgian youngsters. Due to overwhelming public demand, the Ministry of Culture decided to move the show to the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center. The show remains free to the public with tickets distributed at the venue on a first-come first-served basis.

Background Information

Bahrain Summer

Summer is here and that can only mean one thing, the Bahrain Summer Festival season is back! Escape the heat and enter into the world of Nakhool Tent, a safe collaborative environment that expands and molds young minds and emphasizes positive values. This year, the tent features an expanded two month-long program of activities divided into different categories, each of which includes dozens of workshops that cater to every interest and age group – tots to teens, and from art to agriculture and acting to astronomy. The festival also features a number of cultural shows organized in collaboration with local foreign embassies. So what are you waiting for? Come on and join the fun and make this your most memorable summer yet!