Sur Jahan | Festivals From India

Kolkata, West Bengal

Sur Jahan

31 Jan 2025 to 2 Feb 2025

Sur Jahan, the annual signature festival of banglanatak dot com, celebrates the unifying power of music in bringing peace. In its 12th edition, Sur Jahan 2025 will be held across Kolkata (31 January to 02 February), Bannabagram (04 February), and Goa (07 to 08 February). The festival features internationally renowned bands Umbra Ensemble (Iceland), Folkcorn (Netherlands), and the Ale Moller Trio (Sweden), blending medieval, folk, and contemporary music with unique instruments.

The Kolkata edition will include the inaugural collaboration of Debojyoti Mishra with folk musicians, Kasam Khan Langa’s soulful Rajasthani desert music, a Baul ensemble led by Kangal Khyapa, Surbandhan’s tribute to Salil Chowdhury, and Folks of Bengal’s presentation of Bengal’s folk music. Odisha’s Durua tribal song and dance will also be a special highlight, alongside traditional handicrafts like Rajasthan’s Applique work, Maharashtra’s Warli painting, Odisha’s Kotpad weaving, and Bengal’s Kantha embroidery. Bannabagram will feature a cultural fusion of international bands with Baul musicians, while Goa will showcase Sonia Shirsat’s Fado, Habib Khan and Sadiq Khan Langa’s Rajasthani folk, and The Ghumat Project, blending Goa’s traditional percussion with contemporary music.

Daytime workshops across all venues will offer insights into musical traditions, instruments, and styles. Evening concerts will run 6 PM–9 PM in Kolkata and Goa, and 4 PM–7 PM in Bannabagram, culminating in grand collaborative performances embodying Sur Jahan’s spirit of peace, unity, and togetherness.

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Age: 1

Hosting Type: In-person

Frequency: Once a year

Genre: Arts and Crafts, Dance, Folk Arts, Music, Visual Arts

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How To Get There

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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Facilities

Family-friendly

Food stalls

Seating

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Items & Accessories to Carry

1. Make sure you carry light woolens and a shawl to tackle the January 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).

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About Contact Base (Banglanatak dot com)

Contact Base (Banglanatak dot com)

Contact Base (Banglanatak dot com), established in 2000, is a social enterprise dedicated to using culture as a catalyst for sustainable, community-led development across India. With expertise in safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage (ICH), professionalizing traditional cultural skills, and fostering sustainable livelihoods, the organization holds an Advisory status to UNESCO's 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The organisation's work spans four key verticals. Art for Life (AFL) focuses on preserving and professionalizing intangible cultural heritage, empowering over 60,000 rural artists across India to sustain their traditions and livelihoods. Communication for Development (C4D) utilizes theatre to address social challenges and raise awareness on critical issues, including health, education, and the environment. Developing Entrepreneurship strengthens creative enterprises and supports women entrepreneurs, fostering economic empowerment. Finally, Responsible Cultural Tourism promotes inclusive, sustainable tourism centred on rural cultural heritage, enhancing community identity and pride. See the complete list of festival organisers here.

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