The Bard of Bengal — A celebration of Tagore: Poetry, Music, Dance & Discourse... A Cultural feast!

Name: The Bard of Bengal — A celebration of Tagore: Poetry, Music, Dance & Discourse... A Cultural feast!
Start: 2024-06-29T17:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-06-29T19:30:00+08:00
Location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn

Schedule

Sat Jun 29 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

The Wetlands Centre Cockburn | Perth, WA

🦋 "The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough." ⏳✨
Step into an enchanting evening of memorable moments celebrating the poetic brilliance of Rabindranath Tagore.
WA Poets and Batayan present: The Bard of Bengal
Immerse yourself in a cultural soirée that marks the beginning of festivities for the 2024 Perth Poetry Festival, bringing us the beauty of Tagore's words with music, dance, and insightful discourse.
Date: Saturday, 29th June 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn
184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163
🎤 Event Highlights:
• Soulful Songs by Shaouli Shahid & Surja Mazhar
• Engaging Keynote Addresses
• Visual and Auditory Montage Celebrating Tagore's Life
• Insightful Panel Discussions with Krishna Sen and Dennis Haskell
• Musical Interpretations of Tagore's Poetry by Rachel Hull
• Mesmerising Dance Performances by Humaira-Rahman Barua
• Light Indian Snacks
Discover the soul-stirring poetry that has captivated legends he was friends with, like Albert Einstein and W.B. Yeats. Tagore was a visionary poet whose words transcended cultural and geographical boundaries. The first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, Tagore's profound insights into the human condition, his lyrical mastery, and his relentless pursuit of harmony and beauty were at the heart of the Bengal Renaissance. His legacy lives on, inspiring modern poets, artists, and thinkers worldwide.
Don’t miss this unique literary celebration. Let Tagore’s timeless verses lift your spirits and illuminate your mind. This is more than another poetry event; it is a celebration of art, culture, and the indomitable human spirit. Secure your place now and join us for an evening that promises to leave you inspired and enchanted.
🎟️ Book your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/tagore
Come, celebrate the magic of a poet whose words transcend time and place. 🌺