New Documentary Explores Indigenous-Seafarer Connections

The Mysuru Dasara festival, celebrated since October 3, showcases the cultural richness of Mysuru, with a series of historical paintings displayed in the Kalyana Mantapa of the Amba Vilas Palace, depicting events from 1934 to 1945. These paintings capture the grandeur of the Dasara procession and feature notable personalities like Dr. R. Shamasastry. In Singapore, the local animal welfare group SOSD is premiering a charity anthology film titled HOMEBOUND on October 30, telling inspiring stories of rescue dogs. Additionally, the documentary Waŋgany Mala, set to premiere in Darwin on October 23, explores historical connections between Indonesian seafarers and Australian First Nations through a young woman's boat building journey. The Mysore Dasara, dating back 406 years, is known for its Jumboo Savari elephant procession and cultural events at the Mysore Palace, rooted in the Vijayanagara Empire's celebrations. These events celebrate the victory of good over evil and preserve historical and cultural ethos.