‘Sari Sir’ at National Arts Fest invites audience to reflect on heritage (opens original article in a new tab)

The dance drama 'Sari Sir' will be performed at the National Arts Festival, depicting the experiences of Indian women brought to South Africa as indentured laborers through Bharatanatyam dance and non-Indian performers.

• Sari Sir is a 90-minute dance drama about Indian women indentured laborers in South Africa
• The production uses Bharatanatyam dance and features non-Indian South African performers
• The title references both a traditional Indian garment and a historical phrase of resignation