Exciting India by the Bay 2025 celebrating its 10th year feast of music, dance, literature, food and family activities
India by the Bay 2025 marks its 10th anniversary in Hong Kong
India by the Bay 2025
India by the Bay 2025 marks its tenth anniversary by highlighting music, dance, literature, food, and family activities in Hong Kong.
Food at India by the Bay
The event runs from November 6 to 12, 2025, at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, with an additional free public performance at Tai Kwun on November 2.
The festival opens with free performances at Tai Kwun featuring three sets: a cross-cultural percussion ensemble with tabla, mridangam, pakhawaj, and conga; a jazz performance blending multiple genres and cultures, including Indian and Chinese instruments; and a Bhangra dance set performed by the Bhangra Queens, led by Nazm Kaur.
The Bhangra Queens: With their infectious energy, the group reimagines Punjab’s beloved folk dance for a contemporary stage, India by the Bay
On November 7, screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar will discuss his contributions to Indian cinema and poetry.
Screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar, India by the Bay
November 8 features the International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, whose work challenges social hierarchies – alongside a gala dinner where two chefs explore Indian cuisine through a thoughtfully designed meal.
International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, India by the Bay
Family Day on November 9 offers workshops and performances spanning traditional arts, crafts, music, dance, yoga, and sports.
Performers, India by the Bay
That day also includes a session with Shashi Tharoor on the history and uniqueness of Indian English.
Shashi Tharoor, India by the Bay
On November 10, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, a sixth-generation sarod player, will perform, showcasing his mastery and the legacy of Indian classical music.
Sixth-generation sarod musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, India by the Bay
November 11 presents Nrityagram’s Odissi dance program, Khankhana: The Sound of Dancing Feet, featuring works choreographed by Surupa Sen that reflect the art form’s tradition and poetic movement.
Nrityagram’s Odissi Khankhana: The Sound of Dancing Feet, Photo Ravi Shankar
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The festival concludes on November 12 with Raga & Resonance, a fusion concert combining Indian, Chinese, and Western classical music performed by musicians from Hong Kong and India.
Music at India by the Bay
India by the Bay 2025
6 to 12 November 2025
Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Text Kismet Singh / Photos India by the Bay
