The International Festival of Contemporary Expressions (INTERFACE) is a unique international arts festival in Eastern India, dedicated to showcasing contemporary dance experiments from around the globe. Established in 2002 by Sapphire Creations Dance Company to commemorate its 10th anniversary, the festival celebrates the transformative power of the arts, exploring movement and the intersection of creative forms. Over the years, INTERFACE has featured artists from countries including the USA, Malaysia, and India.
The upcoming edition, INTERFACE Ed X, marks a significant milestone as Eastern India’s first international dance biennial. Scheduled to launch in Kolkata from 10 to 12 December, 2024, this edition will span over 10 venues across India, running from December 2024 to August 2025.
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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).




