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Cheers
Bangalore - It's the Time to "Habba"
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Bangalore, it's "Habba" time again. I mean the Third Annual
Bangalore Habba, of course. The festival that celebrates the
spirit of the city will be held during the first week of December,
just as Christmas trees begins to appear in shopping malls
and the sounds of jingle bells and cash registers ringing
mingle. Bangalore Habba will include added attractions like
shopping, food, screening of films, neighbourhood cricket
matches, street theatre, youth festival and adventure sports.
Over 2,750 artistes from Karnataka and 250 artistes from across
the country will perform in 125 events at 60 venues at the
10-day Bangalore Habba to be held from December 2 to 11.
 According
to Nandini Alva, spokesperson of the Artistes Foundation for
Arts (AFFA), "Bangalore Habba is a city festival held every
December and it brings together all sections of society to
celebrate Bangalore". If music, theatre and dance were the
USP of the last 2 years, this year, the primary accent is
on nurturing and showcasing the talents with in the state.
In keeping with the spirit of Suvarna Karnataka, the Habba
is festooned with a distinctly regional flavour.
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An 'Artist's
Walkway' on the north pavement of M G Road from Kumble
Circle to the Brigade Road junction will showcase art
in its various forms from December 4 to11. |
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The Palace Grounds will
witness mega events with performances by India's top-notch
artistes like Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia,
Amaan and Ayaan Ali, etc from December 9 to 11. |
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There will
be a variety of cultural events between 6 and 7.30 pm
from December 4 to 8 at the various parks in Bangalore
for the benefit of senior citizens. |
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This year's Habba is spread
across towns in Karnataka including Dharwad, Chikmagalur,
Mangalore, Mysore, Tumkur and Mandya. |
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A youth festival for collegians
called Resonance from Dec 9 to 11. A spate of adventure
sports including drag race, vintage car rally, golf, etc. |
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JSS auditorium for classical
dance featuring performances by Padma Subramaniam, Mohiniattam
by artists from Kerala Kalamandalam, Kathak by Aditi Mangaldas. |
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Ambedkar Bhavan for classical
music by Kunnikudi Vaidyanathan,TAS Mani, Shuba Mudgal
and others from Dec 4 to 8. |
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Shankara Foundations for
varied arts, featuring Nupura, Usha Uthup, Fusion Band
- The Unknowns & Geard Machado Network from Dec 4
to 8, 6.30 pm. |
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Habba 2005 has found partners in Karnataka Nataka Academy,
Kimaya, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, Kathalaya, Escape
Adventure Sports, Centre for film and drama and the KGA. The
habba has been sponsored by the Pantaloon Group in association
with other patrons.
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