Tag: children

Deepawali celebration at Solar Kitchen

Dear all, All are cordially invited to take part in the Deepawali celebration on 17th Oct 2017 in front of Solar Kitchen. Time schedule: -Dinner at Solar Kitchen Dining hall: 6 to 7.30 pm -Fireworks (no noise, only light): 7.30 to 7.45 pm -Cultural program by AV children and adults: 7.45 to 8.45 pm The […]

Hanging on to the rare art of circus acts

Report of Priya Menon to The Times of India Oct 9, 2017 Chennai: The red dirt road winds through the landscape, dotted with foliage and a few scattered buildings. Further along, it narrows into a lane, which leads to Miracle, one of the many communities in Auroville — a universal township in the making — about 130km from Chennai. […]

Exhibition of paintings at Delafond Section

Dear friends, On behalf of Sri Aurobindo Ashram School, we are happy to invite you to an exhibition of paintings by their children today and tomorrow (9 & 10, October, 2017) from 9:00 – 11:00 am at Delafond Section (Building next to Ashram Post Office, Pondicherry) Warmly, Bharat Nivas Cultural Group

International Women’s Day Celebration

We are celebrating the International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 From 4 pm to 8 pm at SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas. On International Women’s Day we salute the women throughout history who have stood up against injustice in their society and those women who continue to fight for change and a better future. […]

Bharatnatyam Performance

Saturday 9:30 pm to 10 pm Natyanjali dance festival Diya Dance Studio students of S.Caveri are presenting Bharatnatyam performance at the Sri Guru Sidhanantha Temple in Karuvadikuppam Pondy next to Sivaji statue on the ECR road. They are performing on the occasion of Maha Shiva Raathiri on 25th . The performance is by Auroville children. […]

International Women’s Day Celebration

On Saturday, March 18th, 2017, from 4 pm to 8 pm at SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas. On International Women’s Day we salute the women throughout history who have stood up against injustice in their society and those women who continue to fight for change and a better future. Long live the International Women’s Day! Last […]

Corrine on ” The joy of life”

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~ Pablo Picasso If I had to sum up the new Art exhibit “The joy of life” by Helgart Zurmuehi opening up in le Centre d’Art, Citadine, this Saturday November 19th  this is the sentence I would choose. If an alien or a new born mind […]

Growing In Power

Did you see a Kali on the road, Under protective hands of Durga, Not letting her go free, To rampage around in town, Sword in hand, All in black? Will you be the same again, The sleeping beauty, For centuries, Waiting for a kiss from the prince, To fulfil your dream? Will you be the […]

Celebrate Deepawali

Bharat Nivas: Invites you to celebrate Deepawali on Friday, 28th October 2016 at the Bharatnivas Campus from 5 to 9 pm Participate & enjoy in all diverse activities for children and adults: Lighting the lamps, videos, kolam and origami making, flower decoration, while interacting with your friends and listening to music. Cultural program: 7 to […]

symposium on Tamil Children’s Literature

*Invitation* Sahitya Akademi of India in collaboration with Auroville conducts a one day symposium on Children’s Literature (Tamil) Present and Future on 15.10.2016 – Saturday. *Venue*:- Aikiyam School, Auroville (Kuilapalayam) Creative writers, publishers, artists and academicians will present their papers on Children’s Literature and lead the discussions. Admission is reserved for delegates registered through their […]

One United Roar for Nature

Global Talent challenge for young people below 21years: Star lion cubs (below 15Y) Lion Hearted youth Leader (16-21Y) If you were a Lion today, what message would you have for us humans? Whether you sing, dance, act, or give a speech, make your ROAR heard Amazing prizes include an opportunity to travel to White Lion […]

colours shine for everybody

COLOURS SHINE FOR EVERYBODY!!! Inauguration on Friday 24th June, 2016 at 4 p.m. A Collective Art Exhibition by the SATYA SPECIAL SCHOOL students who worked together with happiness on the same canvas guided by French painter Matthieu CHARBONNEAU Exhibition continues up to June 26th,2016 All are cordially invited! at TASMAI, a Centre for Art & […]

stories about mothers

In the spirit of celebrating Mother’s day, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has organized a Contest inviting stories about mothers. The concept of this campaign is to promote the idea of children sharing anecdotes/ stories about their mother who has defied gender stereotypes, raised her voice against gender discrimination and championed […]

theatre workshop with Jill in Goa

A theatre workshop by playwright, screenwriter and director, Jill Navarre will be held on May 27 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ICG, co-organised by The International Centre Goa and The Samraat Club of Panaji. It is free and open to public. For inquiry call 8698672080 or email pro@incentgoa.com.   from the Navhind Times: […]

Shards of American South Cut Bengaluru

from The New Indian Express: By Anshuman U Shastry BENGALURU: Tennesse Williams’ part-autobiographical play, The Glass Menagerie, set in the late 1930s financially-troubled America is very relevant to today, says theatre artist Jill Navarre. Directed by Navarre, it was staged in Rangashankara recently by the Puducherry-based Auroville Theatre Group. “I chose this play for Bengaluru […]

Learning through dance and music

from The Hindu: Aikiyam School students take creative lessons from co-founders of The Vanaver Caravan Children in their school uniform shook tambourine and danced with partners as Bill Vanaver played Banjo and Livia Drapkin Vanaver choreographed the Sicilian (Italy) Tarantella Dance inside a UFO-modelled classroom at Aikiyam School. Aikiyam School in New Creation Learning is […]

Kalabhumi Festival

On Saturday February 20th in Kalabhumi will take place a very joyful event! From 3:30 pm till night there will be Live Music, Food, Dance, DJ and entertainment for adults and kids as well. Take note of it and share it with your friends… Programme From 3:30 pm onward small market opening with background music […]

Create & Connect

from Krupa: Dear friends, While official registration for our upcoming international expressive arts therapy symposium is closed, we are happy to offer two events open to all: Friday, February 19th from 9 am to 12 pm at Pavilion of Tibetan Culture Introduction & Interactive Panel featuring our 3 international and 3 local presenters, including a […]

Pioneers of the New World – archive photo exhibition

Pioneers of the New World Auroville 1968-1980 I have displayed at the Town Hall a photographic exhibition documenting the lifestyle thriving on minimal material conditions of the young, enthusiastic people flocking to Auroville at its inception – along with the sense of wonder and amusement at simple, basic things of their children. This trove of […]