Applications are invited for Jhankriti 2023: Cultural Competition by World Forum for Art and Culture. The last date of registration is August 31, 2023.

About the Organization

The World Forum for Art and Culture (WFAC), the cultural wing of The Art of Living.

Competition Details

Launched by the World Forum for Art and Culture (WFAC), the cultural wing of The Art of Living, Jhankriti 2023 is a global celebration of traditional Indian Arts.

WFAC’s quest for finding and promoting talent has found a beautiful expression Jhankriti, which is not just a talent search but a dynamic confluence of Indian arts and culture.

Young artists who match the eligibility criterion can register and participate from any part of the world.

Categories

The Festival of Jhankriti celebrates the four fields of Art:

• Gayan (Classical/Semi-classical vocal).
• Vadan (Instrumental).
• Nritya (Classical/Folk dance forms).
• Natya (Theatre).

Eligibility

• Below 12 years.
• 12-16 years.
• 17-21 years.

Competition Categories

Vocal

• Hindustani.
• Carnatic.
• Devotional.
• Light/Semi-Classical.
• Folk.

Classical Dance

• Bharatanatyam.
• Kathak.
• Odissi.
• Kuchipudi.
• Mohiniattam.
• Chhau.
• Kathakali.
• Sattriya.
• Manipuri.

Group Folk Dance

• North.
• South.
• East.
• West.
• North East.
• Central India.

Instrumental

• Wind.
• Percussion.
• String.

Theatre

• Ek Paatri.
• Group.

Event Structure

• Auditions will be conducted online.
• Semi-Finals will be conducted online.
• Grand Finale will be held online.
• The award ceremony will be held onsite.

Prizes

• Cash Prizes: Jhankriti 2023 believes in recognizing and rewarding outstanding talent. As a winner, you will receive substantial cash prizes, acknowledging your exceptional skills and hard work. These prizes will serve as a token of appreciation and can be utilised to further your artistic pursuits.
• Gifts and Goodie Bags: you will receive special gifts and goodie bags which will include an Ayurveda kit, carefully curated to promote health and well-being, along with a range of exciting goodies to commemorate your participation in Jhankriti 2023.
• Mentoring and Meeting the Maestros Jury: Gain invaluable insights and guidance from the industry’s experts and maestros . You will have the opportunity to interact with the esteemed jury members of Jhankriti 2023 through webinars and also watch them perfoma live in BHAAV 2024, who will share their expertise and provide mentorship to nurture your talent further.

How to Register?

Interested participants can register online via this link.

Registration Deadline

The last date of registration is August 31, 2023.

Contact

Email: info[at]wfac[dot]in

Click here to view the official notification for Jhankriti 2023: Cultural Competition by World Forum for Art and Culture.