In Kuala Lumpur’s lively art scene, the Sutra Foundation—led by the celebrated Malaysian dancer and choreographer Datuk Ramli Ibrahim—continues to captivate.
Recently, at the beautiful Sutra House, Datuk Ramli announced two exciting projects launching this April.
First up is Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom, a traveling exhibition of photography and painting inspired by the classical Indian dance form Odissi. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the late Dr. Dinanath Pathy, the scholar and artist who devoted his life to celebrating Odissi’s grace and deeper meaning.
Twenty-one talented artists from India and Malaysia have created fresh, modern works that draw from Pathy’s writings—reimagining ancient motifs through themes of identity, heritage, and cultural conversation. After a warm reception in Chennai, the show will arrive in Kuala Lumpur at One Bangsar from 25 April to 3 May 2026. If you love Indian dance, visual art, or stories that bridge cultures, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Running alongside it is Radhe! Radhe!: The Malaysia Tour 2.0—a refreshed take on Sutra Dance Theatre’s acclaimed Odissi production Radhe! Radhe! The Sweet Surrender. This show marks another significant Malaysia-India collaboration between Sutra Foundation, led by Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, and Bhubaneswar-based Tridhara, under Guru Gajendra Panda—enriching the Odissi.
This evocative piece re-tells the timeless love story of Radha and Krishna, blending exquisite Odissi technique with Odisha’s traditional music and a modern emotional lens. It’s all about divine longing, devotion, and surrender—but presented in a way that feels open and welcoming to everyone.
The original version toured cities like New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Vadodara, thrilling crowds and receiving rave reviews. The 2.0 edition now brings that magic back to Malaysian audiences, kicking off with performances in Kuala Lumpur from 10–12 April 2026 at the Temple of Fine Arts KL, before embarking on a nationwide tour through June, touching Seremban, Klang, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Kulim, and Penang.
Both projects perfectly capture what the Sutra Foundation has stood for since its foundation: nurturing dance, visual arts, and meaningful cultural exchange right here in Malaysia’s diverse society. From its home base at Sutra House in Titiwangsa, the foundation has spent over four decades teaching Odissi and Bharatanatyam, hosting exhibitions, and sparking collaborations between Malaysia and India.
In a city as multicultural as KL, Sutra continues to build bridges—showing how art and shared heritage can bring people together and inspire the next generation.
You can your tickets to Radhe! Radhe! here.
