Filipino girl group KAIA represented the Philippines in the biggest and most expansive edition of Asean-India Music Festival (AIMF).
The free-entry event was held from Nov.29 to Dec. 1, at the renowned Purana Qila in New Delhi, India.
Organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Seher, the festival celebrates a decade of India’s ‘Act East Policy,’ a comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Asean countries.
The Filipino girl group at the biggest and most expansive edition of the festival that celebrates the partnership between India and Asean countries. PHOTO FROM NYOU PH
Drawing thousands of music lovers over three days, AIMF was a stunning tribute to music and its power to unite people from different cultures, and a display of world-class talent.
“Asean India Music Festival 2024 has shown how melodies can dissolve boundaries and foster connections that go beyond geography. Over these three days, we’ve celebrated not just the rhythm of instruments but the heartbeat of two regions bound by shared history and aspirations. The energy here at Purana Qila is a reminder that when art speaks, it unites us in ways words alone cannot. It has been an honor to witness this beautiful symphony of cultures,” Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said during his speech.
The third AIMF opened in grand style featuring captivating performances by India’s music icons Shaan and Raghu Dixit alongside Asean talents such as CHET Kanhchna (Cambodia), MRTV (Myanmar), and Buc Tuong (Vietnam).
Day 2 delivered more electrifying performances on a global music stage, as India’s sensational pop duo Sukriti-Prakriti and indie pop-rock heroes Western Ghats brought dynamic energy to the ancient grounds of Purana Qila, while Asean artists like Floor 88 (Malaysia), Television Off (Thailand), and Tropical Hornbills (Brunei) proudly represented their vibrant cultures to the audience.
The final day saw award-winning singer-songwriter Jasleen Royal captivate the huge crowds with her performance. They were further treated to more remarkable acts from Asean, such as Subsonic Eye (Singapore), who delivered ethereal indie pop, while Milledenials (Indonesia) turned up the tempo with their infectious energy.
Taiy Akard (Lao PDR) and KAIA (Philippines) rounded up the incredible night, with their high-powered sets to conclude the 2024 edition of AIMF.
The festival was not only an occasion to hear great music, but it also played a vital role in connecting people from different backgrounds.
“Music is the heartbeat of humanity, and this festival showed us just how powerful that connection can be… sharing a stage with artists from Asean and feeling the audience’s energy was surreal. Music really is a universal language, and tonight proved that beyond a doubt,” Shaan — the “Golden Voice of India” — reflected.
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