New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- 'Kala Yatra 2026', a cultural festival curated by Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh, aims to bring together tradition, innovation and civilisational dialogue through classical dance.

The "festival of new choreographies" will be held in the national capital on January 13, 14, 15, 28 and 29 at Kamani Auditorium.

Presented by the Department of Art, Culture and Language, Government of Delhi (NCT), in collaboration with the Centre for Indian Classical Dances (CICD), the festival has been envisioned as a platform for contemporary creative work rooted firmly in India's classical dance traditions.

The festival will present 10 newly crafted choreographies by eminent gurus and institutions from across Bharat, engaging with themes...