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12.13.14
March, 2027
The Desert Resort
Mandawa, Rajasthan
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Singing Sands

An immersive
Music & Cultural Retreat

Singing Sands Festival, an invite to step away from the rush of everyday life and into a celebration unlike any other.

Enjoy rare folk concerts and musical mehfils under starlit skies, try a hand at crafts with award-winning artists, explore stories of forts & frescoes through walks, share meals and conversations with makers & musicians, and experience a slice of Rajasthan that is increasingly difficult to encounter elsewhere.

Festival Life

Recognition

Built on a Lifetime of Dedication

EEMA Silver Spotlight Award

SILVER Spotlight Award by EEMA

Singing Sands Festival is designed and produced by Dancing Peacock — proud recipient of the SILVER Spotlight Award by EEMA for Best Festival & Concert Design Company in India. This national recognition celebrates our commitment to creating immersive and culturally rooted experiences.

Rajasthan State Award

Rajasthan State Award

Festival Director Vinod Joshi was conferred the Rajasthan State Award (2026) by the Government of Rajasthan in recognition of his lifelong contribution to the conservation of Rajasthan's folk music and cultural heritage.

Media Coverage

Times of India

29 September, 2025

News18

28 September, 2025

Outlook LUXE

11 November, 2024

Hindustan Times

9 November, 2024

Outlook Traveller

23 September 2025

Singing Sands

Through Their Eyes

"I'm very happy to be here in the Singing Sands Festival. It is so beautiful. As a dancer and choreographer myself, I'm especially happy for the beautiful dance and song performance we have seen."

ADA EINMO
ADA EINMO
NORWAY

"These experiences are rare. They're to be treasured. The artists... you may never see them again. You may see them only once in your lifetime. The cultural integrity they bring means so much for this area."

RICHARD
RICHARD
UNITED KINGDOM

"It's a great break from everyday city life... to get back to your roots and connect with your culture. It's a wonderful opportunity for children to explore."

PRAGYA SALECHA
PRAGYA SALECHA
GURGAON

"As much as Singing Sands is about the visuals, the beautiful crafts, the artists, the music and the art forms... beyond all of that, what transforms inside is what makes this so special."

MANI ARORA
MANI ARORA
JAIPUR

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Organisers

Singing Sands is organised by Dancing Peacock, a Jaipur-based company that specializes in designing folk music concerts and musical & cultural experiences.