- Founded by: Acclaimed actor, playwright, and director Rajesh Gopie.
- Partners: Presented by Singabuntu Creative Arts / Red Mango Creative Arts NPC, in association with Sastri College and the Sastri Alumni Association.
- Inaugural edition: October 8–11, 2025, at Sastri College in Greyville, Durban (marked 165 years of Indian arrival/heritage in South Africa). It received positive reviews for its vibrant programme and community focus.
- 2026 edition (second): July 22–25, 2026, at the historic Sastri College (Small Hall and surrounding spaces), Greyville, Durban. It commemorates the 166th anniversary of Indian arrival while embracing Afro-Indo-Eurasian and contemporary multicultural themes.
Programme Highlights (2026)
The festival features a rich mix of theatre, music, comedy, youth productions, spoken word, heritage events, book launches, exhibitions, and more. Standouts include:
- Sydenham Lightie, Global Ballie by Kurt Egelhof
- Pulitzer Prize-nominated Letters of Suresh
- Launch of Imraan Coovadia’s book Enemy of the People
- Sufis, Mystics and Qawali (music, poetry, storytelling concert)
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) performing Mamma Mia: Umhlanga Dreaming
- Getting Old Disgracefully by Tonya Koenderman
- Comedy night with Jailoshni Naidoo and Friends
- Youth theatre (e.g., Sthandwa and the Nature Thieves), magic show (Magiculous), dance, open mic, storytelling, and a grand finale concert
There are also book sales, visual arts displays, refreshments, and community/social spaces. Strong emphasis on youth development, intergenerational participation, and accessibility.
