Official response on cancelation of Vasantahabba 2005
As you know Vasantahabba 2005, originally scheduled for 5th February, 2005, has been canceled. Here's Nrityagram's official response on cancellation of Vasantahabba 2005:
Dear Friend,
Vasantahabba has always been a celebration of life. In the past few weeks however, nature has lashed out at our illusions of immortality and left us painfully aware of how fragile that life can be.
In the wake of so much devastation, one could argue that we carry on with Vasantahabba and celebrate the spirit of survival. And we will. But not this year. This year we choose to pay our respects to the memory of those who did not survive, and to those they left behind. It seems to our conscience, difficult, if not unreasonable, to raise and spend a considerable amount of money on a music and dance festival, when every possible rupee from every home and institution should be on its way to help rebuild homes and livelihoods.
We trust that our generous supporters will channel their contributions toward those who need it the most; and our loyal and loving family of friends will understand and support our decision.
Spring will come again. And we shall celebrate it. This year however, we ask that you allow a silent celebration of the strength of the human spirit.