Tag: culture

Open Space Documentary Arts Programme

Auroville Film Institute HIAL ‘Open’ refers to the elimination of barriers: of opportunities, limiting self-beliefs etc. We are open with our attitude, ideas and imagination. We are open with tools and techniques and forms of expression. We resonate with the larger movement of Open Education — believing in open knowledge, open access, open data, open […]

Presentation: Frontiers’ Darshan

Pavilion of Tibetan Cultureinvites you to FRONTIERS’ DARSHAN Claude Arpi Wednesday 14ᵗʰ May5.45 PM Pavilion of Tibetan Culture These ‘darshans’, which happened over 15 years, take us to the edge of the Tibet plateau. They show how rapidly the highest frontiers of the world are changing.

MADStage – ChaseYourPassion

Creative Content Strategist🎤 *Location*: Hybrid (Auroville preferred) *Type*: Full-time | Freelance-to-hire possible *About MADStage* MADStage curates live experiences that connect people and ideas. Based in Auroville, we’re building a platform where performances, artists, and communities come together—on stage and beyond. We’re not just promoting shows—we’re shaping how people experience them. *The Role* We’re looking for […]

Divine Journey Through The Dravidian Temple

Interactive Game PresentationChristoph & Juan-FelipeWednesday May 14th 2025 at 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. “You are entering the temple game. Over the next 1 & half hours, you will journey through symbolic stages of life, moving through the sacred geography of a Chola temple. As you progress, you’ll encounter the wisdom of architecture, deities, priests, and […]

Join our Parai Music Class

Every Saturday@ Yatra Art and Culture Foundationfrom 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Come, learn, and experience the vibrant rhythms of ourTamil Traditional Music. Contact Number:0413-2623071 / 97510 33162

Welcome to the first Podcast episode of ‘Habiter en Soi’ !

In this 30-minute conversation recorded in Auroville, Bernard Alonso, founder of Human Permaculture, and Chloe, are sharing about inner guidance and the role of intuition in navigating life.   They explore how reconnecting with ourselves can regenerate both inner landscapes and social ecosystems. What does it mean to live in coherence with our inner compass? […]

Kolam Workshop

Want to experience the local culture? Daily, women of all India will decorate their houses with beautiful kolams (rangoli), being important not only in their traditions but also in their religion. Learn about the kolam background and meaning, try out the art of doing Kolams with a slow workshop starting with basics or advance designs […]

Auroartworld Collaborates with Residency Creative Studio at Taoxichuan Art Center

Residency Program at Taoxichuan Art Center Creative Studio in collaboration with Auro Artworld Auro Artworld is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the Taoxichuan Art Center Creative Studio in Jingdezhen, China. This represents a dynamic fusion of cultures and artistic disciplines, creating a platform for global artists to engage with the rich heritage offered […]

Kolam Yoga

Kolam with Grace Gitadelila and KolamYoga Written by Ahilya At the entrance of millions of homes, workplaces and temples across Tamil Nadu you will find precise geometric patterns drawn on the floor by Tamil women. In addition to being beautiful works of art, these designs, known as Kolams, are steeped in philosophical meaning, and are […]

Auroartworld Collaborates with Residency Creative Studio at Taoxichuan Art Center

Residency Program at Taoxichuan Art Center Creative Studio in collaboration with Auro Artworld Auro Artworld is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the Taoxichuan Art Center Creative Studio in Jingdezhen, China. This represents a dynamic fusion of cultures and artistic disciplines, creating a platform for global artists to engage with the rich heritage offered […]

Human Permaculture

Human Permaculture aims to restore balance in our lives simply by reconnecting us to our natural talents. It first encourages the personal growth of each individual before expanding into the social sphere. By supporting the group, we are allowing everyone to elevate their consciousness. The goal is to establish fluidity in human exchanges, building together […]

YIELDING TOGETHER

Yielding together is a four days workshop in Contact Improvisation. Simply put, yielding means to actively meet something. And actively meeting something means your relationship to that something will change. In application it is not just one’s own body weight in relationship to the earth but also into the space around. In sharing the practice […]

YIELDING TOGETHER

Yielding together is a four days workshop in Contact Improvisation. Simply put, yielding means to actively meet something. And actively meeting something means your relationship to that something will change. In application it is not just one’s own body weight in relationship to the earth but also into the space around. In sharing the practice […]

YIELDING TOGETHER

Yielding together is a four days workshop in Contact Improvisation. Simply put, yielding means to actively meet something. And actively meeting something means your relationship to that something will change. In application it is not just one’s own body weight in relationship to the earth but also into the space around. In sharing the practice […]

Pongal-o-Pongal

Join us at A Sunlit Path on January 14, 2025, from 2-7 PM as we celebrate Pongal, a traditional Tamil harvest festival to give thanks to nature, especially the Sun, for providing energy for agriculture and ensuring a bountiful harvest. Thai Pongal is the main day of the festival, where people cook the special dish […]

Auroartworld Collaborates with Residency Creative Studio at Taoxichuan Art Center

Residency Program at Taoxichuan Art Center Creative Studio in collaboration with Auro Artworld Auro Artworld is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the Taoxichuan Art Center Creative Studio in Jingdezhen, China. This represents a dynamic fusion of cultures and artistic disciplines, creating a platform for global artists to engage with the rich heritage offered […]

Fair and Square at the Youth Center

Join us on December 21st for Fair and Square, this year’s annual fair at the Youth Center! The theme is Reimagining the Youth Center as a future youth town square on the crown road. We aim to bring an average day at YC, five years from now, into the present and invite you to help […]

Fair and Square at the Youth Center

Join us on December 21st for Fair and Square, this year’s annual fair at the Youth Center! The theme is Reimagining the Youth Center as a future youth town square on the crown road. We aim to bring an average day at YC, five years from now, into the present and invite you to help […]

Exhibition Paris-Auroville the second caravan

The French Pavilion is pleased to announce the opening, on December 11, at the Tibetan Culture Pavilion, of a photo exhibition dedicated to the second French caravan to Auroville: “I invite you to the Great Adventure”. Fifty years ago, on December 20, 1974, a caravan consisting of a bus, three vehicles, and around thirty people, […]

Join the Beat and the Feast! 

Get ready for a night of rhythmic beats and delicious treats at our Indo-African Drumming Circle 🌿 Feel the rhythm of the drums as we come together for an electrifying fusion of African and Indian culture. The beat will flow through your soul, creating harmony and unity in every drum hit. 🎶 Whether you’re a […]

Spooky Fun 👻💀👻

“Get ready for a howling good time!🤩 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween party! Games, treats, and ghostly delights await… Don’t be afraid, come and join the fright!😱 Dress Code: Your best costume! Monster Mash “Monsters, ghosts, and goblins unite! Join us for a thrilling Halloween bash!✨ Halloween dance,Creepy crafts, and wicked treats…🕺🕺💃💃 Come prepared […]

Vaishali Jain Obituary

Vaishali Jain, a radiant 27 year old young woman, known to her close friends as Vishu, tragically left her body on Sunday 1st of September at 12:12 due to a traffic accident. Originally from Delhi, she made Auroville her new home in 2021. She immersed herself in the life and culture of Auroville, being active […]

Prayers for Peace

Sunday May 26th 5:30-7pm Tibetan Pavilion Dances of Universal Peace combines simple steps with sacred songs from around the world. All welcome. No prior experience needed. Contributions to the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture are welcome  

Samsara exhibition by Bhavyo

Short with and for Bhavyo featuring his recent exhibition titled Samsara. Samsara was part of a joint exhibition titled “Samsara – Passing Through” by Bhavya and Bhavyo, a pair of twins. February 24 – March 10, 2024 Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, Auroville, India ************************* directed & edited by Christoph cinematography: Nefertiti music: Ryuichi Sakamoto Trio […]