Rangafestivealofpeoplewholovetheatre!(?)

the elements of this diaspora

come together as cultures

infuse into one

what is kannadiga?

what is tamizh?

is now of no consequence.

what are we celebrating here?

if not ourselves, 'turned out'

or is it really all about mere things:

zaried cotton sarees and fabindia?

who understands these arts

more than the artists themselves

yet most of it is about the audience

who can afford the tickets and unwind.

back to back performances

and talks and film shows and more

audiences are queuing up like always

to be the next big Ranga Shankaru.