The Felicity Ramleela and Cultural Group is celebrating its 110th annual Ramleela at the Green Park Recreation Ground this year, running from October 3-13.
As the community gathers for this milestone, one family’s story illustrates how the centuries-old Hindu epic performance has endured in Felicity. The Ramoutars—spanning four generations—have kept the tradition alive through steady participation.
Krishna Ramoutar began performing in 1980. This year marks his 45th season. His son Shiva was introduced to the stage at just two years old in 1993; now 34, he is observing his 32nd year of performing. Shiva’s younger brother, Vikash, took up the tradition at age four and is now in his 25th year. The youngest Ramoutar, six-year-old Aarav, was brought on stage at only eight months old and already represents the fourth generation of the family in the production.
Their dedication reflects the essence of Felicity’s Ramleela: a community effort passed lovingly from one generation to the next. It is this continuity—families like the Ramoutars guiding younger members into the production—that has sustained the Felicity Ramleela for more than a century and made it a cultural anchor of the village.