“To be a qawwal is more than being a performer, more than being an artist, one must be willing to release one's mind and soul from one's body to achieve ecstasy through music. Qawwali is enlightenment itself.” — Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
 

International Dance Day was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute, partner for the performing arts of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It was created in 1982.

Significance of International Dance Day

This day is celebrated to give value to this art. International Dance Day is wake-up-call for governments, politicians, and institutions, society to realize its potential for economic growth.

असत्य पर सत्य, कदाचार पर सदाचार, अंधकार पर प्रकाश की विजय के महापर्व प्रकाशोत्सव दीपावली की सभी देशवासियों को अनन्त शुभकामनाएं।

कामना करता हूँ कि प्रभु श्री राम के आशीर्वाद से आप सभी का जीवन सुख, शांति, सद्भाव व समृद्धि के उजास से आलोकित हो।

शुभ दीपावली..

In conversation with legendary Indian Classical Vocalist from Kirana gharana, Prabha Atre.

In conversation with renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Ustad Rashid Khan.