The AMI Arts Festival which takes place in Kolkata celebrates the cultural legacy of India and its contemporary artistic manifestations. The festival showcases works by artists from across India and abroad, in an effort to "encourage the cross-pollination of ideas and creativity".
Organised by the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), the festival seeks to be a "melting pot of all kinds of arts, artists and programmes", and includes exhibitions, a bazaar, musical performances, workshops and virtual talk sessions. Free for all to attend, one can register for the festival through KCC's social media or on the spot.
In Bengali, *AMI* (আমি) means "I" – a celebration of identity and connection across borders and cultures. East India’s biggest arts festival, the AMI Arts Festival by Kolkata Centre for Creativity, returns for its fifth edition from 21 November to 22 December, 2024, bringing together over 200 renowned artists, performers, and creative personalities. Manav Kaul, Parambrata Chatterjee, Shujaat Khan, Prabh Deep, Anirban Bhattacharya, Chandril Bhattacharya, and bands like Indian Ocean, Chandrabindoo, Fakira, and HooliGaanism are few of the most anticipated performers this year.
Spanning a month, AMI will unfold across Kolkata’s most iconic venues, including Victoria Memorial Hall, Indian Museum, GD Birla Sabhaghar, and Priya Cinema. This year’s festival celebrates India’s artistic diversity with exhibitions in visual arts, traditional crafts, music, and photography, along with engaging talks and panel discussions. Discover musical performances across genres, from soulful folk and classical to electrifying rock, as well as theatrical productions inspired by Indian epics, Urdu literature, and Bertolt Brecht. AMI 2024 also emphasises inclusivity, featuring performances by wheelchair-bound artists, workshops for disadvantaged women from Kolkata’s red-light districts, and activities for children with disabilities.
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How to Reach Kolkata
1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world.
2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities of the country.
3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624 km).
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1. Make sure you carry light woolens and a shawl to tackle the December chill in West Bengal
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations, and if the venue allows bottles to be taken inside the festival site. Hey, let’s do our bit for the environment, shall we?
3. Footwear: Sneakers (a perfect option if it’s not likely to rain) or thick sandals or chappals (but make sure they are worn in).
4. As you can camp, carry a sleeping bag and mosquito nets/repellants.
5. If you are an international traveller, the festival needs a copy of your passport and valid visa, with two passport size photographs.
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