New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) With the 21st edition of "The IIC Experience: A Festival of the Arts" underway, IIC president Shyam Saran says the festival has always been about delivering thoughtfully curated, high-quality, and immersive experiences for audiences -- not chasing footfall numbers or competing with other festivals.

The marquee event on the city’s cultural calendar, which this year is centred on the theme of "Sā-Vanitā: Thus She Speaks", Saran says, consciously steers clear of mass crowds, aiming instead at audiences with a genuine appreciation for arts and culture.

"Our premises are limited. Our auditorium accommodates around 250-300 people, and for outdoor events, maybe 600-700 at a stretch. We don't want to go beyond those numbers.

"The idea is to bring together an

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