Bengaluru is all set to return to the era of the Renaissance with its new festival Ruins of The Renaissance (ROTR). The festival will take place this weekend at the Innovative Film City and offers music and dance performances; workshops on arts & crafts; lessons on metallurgy; installations; food as well as stay within the four walls of the festival venue. “ROTR is open to everyone — from youngsters, moms and dads, to young children. We are trying to offer an experience of all forms of creative arts — art, music, dance and sciences (yes, they think so) and also promote innovation and allow visitors to inculcate some of them in their daily lives,” says festival director Abhishek Gupta. “Come with an open mind, and take part in anything that suits you,” he adds.

Manganiyar Seduction, a collaboration of Manganiyars and Roysten Abel. PIC/AFP