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Shantanand Festival of Arts 2025

Dhanya Thurairajah, Festival Director, Shantanand Festival of Arts 2025 | Hariraam Tingyuan Lam, Co-music Arranger, Shantanand Festival of Arts 2025

28-Nov-25 15:25

Shantanand Festival of Arts 2025

The Shantanand Festival of Arts returns this year with a joyful celebration of music, dance, theatre and storytelling, all brought together under one roof by the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur. Now in its 8th edition, the festival has grown into a beloved cultural highlight, drawing audiences from all walks of life. Joining us are Festival Director Dhanya Thurairajah and Co-Music Arranger Hariraam Tingyuan Lam, who are part of the team bringing this year’s festival to life. They share what’s new, what’s exciting, and why you’ll want to mark your calendars for this festival.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  performing artsculturemusicHistory/Heritage

Tags:  sfa2025the bigger picturefront rowTemple of Fine Arts KLShantanand Festival of Artsindian classical danceindian classical musicindian classical artsarts festival





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