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Rhythms of Korea from nature, at Cripa

The vibrations of the earth, movements of the wind, and sounds of the sky. It will be a great experience of human unity, transcending nationalities and differences. Performed by Jung-Woon and Ga-Eun Mask dance: Character dancing with a drum. Games: a mixture of Burna (spinning plates) and a cup and ball games. Ulim (vibration): a […]

Taiwanese Culture Night

Friday, 19th January – 7:30 pm Pavilion of Tibetan Culture As we welcome a group from Taiwan Homemakers Union Consumers’ Co-operative (HUCC), we would like to invite you to spend a bonfire night filled with Taiwanese spirit. We will share Taiwanese culture, folk dances and group games, along with Taiwanese herbal medicine soup, tea and […]

Open Call: Performing Arts MFA at the Iceland Academy of the Arts

First deadline to apply:  January 22. 2018 2nd deadline to apply:  April 30. 2018 Online application form What are we busy with? This twelve-month Masters programme is a question-led study that supports performance-related artists and art professionals to experiment and develop as practitioners and researchers through rigorous mentoring, extensive workshops and encounters with leading artists, […]

Terra Pondy 2018: Studio Potters Market + Clay Workshop

A three day event showcasing the works of 16 contemporary ceramic artists from Pondicherry, Auroville and Chennai. From 26th to 28th January, at Aliance Francaise Pondicherry – Maison Colombani, Rue Dumas, Pondicherry. The event is an attempt to provide a platform for artists to not only display and sell their works, but also to engage […]

Pondicherry Heritage Festival

Now in its fourth year, the Pondicherry Heritage Festival continues to celebrate the singular character of this extraordinary town and its environs. Originally conceived as a way of drawing attention to the need to conserve Pondicherry’s outstanding architectural legacy, the festival has expanded its scope to embrace all manner of intangible traditions. We boast a […]

People of the World Playing Together at CRIPA

Interactive musical program aimed at discovering the potential of collective Harmony with the help of unique bell sounds. The program will begin with a short meditative performance of the Russian Singing Bells by Vera Joshi. Jan 22nd, 5pm to 6.30pm at CRIPA

Exploring Auroville Architecture, 22th-24th January

Auroville Green Practices is organizing a 3-day workshop titled “Exploring Auroville Architecture” composed of site visits and interactions with architects and building professionals from Auroville. During the program, participants will trail the diversity of architectural expressions in terms of form, context and purpose in the wider setting of this international township. Expected participants are professional […]

Two presentations by Aparajita Barai at Unity Pavilion

Demystifying the Indian Deities 12th January – 5 pm to 7 pm at Unity Pavilion by Aparajita Barai (www.belovedindia.com) Contact: 8860811953 Why is Saraswati in white attire? Why does Durga have 10 hands? Why is owl the vehicle of Lakshmi? What do the gods and goddesses mean and why are they so many in number? Can […]

Pongal Celebration at the Language Lab

Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at the Language Lab. The morning program will be from 8 am to 11 am; the afternoon and evening program will take place from 4.30pm to 8 pm, ending with dinner! All are welcome to participate and enjoy! Recommended Dress code – all day long: saree/long skirt and lungi/dhoti. (If you’d […]