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UPDATE (August 4, 2023) — This event has sold out. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Schedule

Saturday, August 5, 2023
7 p.m. Performance

Join us for the world premiere of a unique, cross-cultural production telling the classic epic of the Ramayana through music and dance traditions of the South and Southeast Asian cultures that celebrate the epic poem and its themes. Conceived and choreographed by Rathna Kumar, the production features performances by Anjali Dance Company, Gamelan of the New Moon, Naga Srinidhi Kuruvada on percussion and Abhishek Balakrishnan on violin, Mey Lee’s Indonesian Dance Ensemble, and SaLaRu Sri Lankan Dance Academy.

Don't miss this extraordinary production bringing to life the legendary story of Prince Rama — suffused with love, war, and adventure — in a new and original style.

Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project is a Samskriti production, made possible by grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts, the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, and Dance Source Houston.

Performing Arts and Culture programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Syamal and Susmita Poddar. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Endowment, and The Brown Foundation Inc. Generous funding also provided by AARP, The Anchorage Foundation of Texas, The Clayton Fund, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, and the Wortham Foundation. Additional support provided by the Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, and through contributions from the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas.

Performing Arts and Culture Presenting Sponsors

Syamal and Susmita Poddar

Performing Arts and Culture Program Sponsors

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About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.