Dear Sir/Madam,
Sahapedia, an open-access, online encyclopaedia on Indian culture, heritage and the arts, will hold a series of heritage walks across 16 cities of the country to enlist participation of a wide spectrum of enthusiasts for exploring and preserving the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the country, as part of World Heritage Week.
Celebrating World Heritage Week- Visit to Nizamuddin Dargah
This magnificent dargah (shrine) in the National Capital invites you for a journey as it spreads the divine light that gives peace to hearts and souls with the essence of rose in the air. It is considered auspicious to be buried near a saint, and this is why there are so many tombs in this corner of Delhi. On our way, we will experience the sights and sounds of the Nizamuddin basti, passing by Urs Mahal, the white-marbled Chausanth Khamba, the little-known tomb of Atgah Khan, and a 14th century baoli. The conversations will revolve around the poetry of Mirza Ghalib, spirituality, qwwalis of Hazrat Amir Khusro and the wonders of the long-gone era.
This guided tour is free.
LISTING
What: Walk | Celebrating World Heritage Week- Visit to Nizamuddin Dargah
Walk Leader: Shashank Gupta
When: Saturday, 24 November 2018
Duration: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Meeting Time: 3:45 pm
Meeting Point: Hazrat Nizamuddin Police Station, near Sabj Burj, Delhi
Things to keep in mind:
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Mandatory registration closes after 25 entries.
Steps for registration:
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- Fill the form to confirm your registration.
(Link to the registration form: https://bit.ly/2FrQMKW)
If you are unable to attend the walk after having registered, please inform us over an email . Email: ihw@sahapedia.org
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Medium: Bilingual (English /Hindi)
3. No entry fee.
4. Limited parking facilities are available at the meeting point. Paid parking facilities are available at Humayun’s Tomb, which is opposite the meeting point. Charges are to be borne by the participant.
5. Please carry drinking water and wear comfortable shoes. Shoes will have to be removed outside the Sufi shrine.
6. Please carry a scarf/cap to cover the head. Avoid shorts, knee-length clothes or sleeveless attire. Kindly maintain decorum in the dargah.
About Sahapedia
Sahapedia.org is a cultural and educational enterprise of an open-access, online resource on Indian (and South Asian) culture, heritage and the arts, with a strong pan-Indian presence that looks to provide knowledge (through content on their website) along with experiences.
Sahapedia, in partnership with UNESCO, organises multi-city heritage events for persons with special needs
- Events in Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, and Amritsar coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3
New Delhi, Dec. 01: Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Sahapedia, the open access encyclopaedia of Indian culture and heritage, is organising a series of multi-city events for persons with special needs, in partnership with UNESCO.
The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which is observed annually across the world on December 3, will focus on the theme of “empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”.
‘The main aim of these engagements is to enhance the experience of persons with disabilities, so they are not excluded from involvement with India’s rich heritage,” said Vaibhav Chauhan, Secretary, Sahapedia.
Aligned with Sahapedia’s objective of making Indian heritage equally accessible to all groups of society, Sahapedia will be organising the events in five cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar and Bhubaneswar.
In all of the cities, Sahapedia has collaborated with local partners such as The Maker’s Collaborative (Kolkata), Access for ALL (Mumbai) and the Partition Museum (Amritsar), to execute these activities.
The first event, which was held in Kolkata on November 30, showcased West Bengal’s tradition of BeniPutul or glove puppetry. Conducted by the state’s well-known folk puppeteer BasantaGhorai, the puppetry show was organised for persons with hearing disabilities.
One of the highlights of Sahapedia’s IDPD series is a tactile walk-through and storytelling session at New Delhi’s Crafts Museum, which has a vast repository of over 30,000 artefacts and displays of more than 5,000 objects such as puppets and bronze sculptures. The session, to be held on December 4, will involve examining the museum’s outdoor gallery through tactile exploration with a group of visually challenged women.
At Mumbai’s Anandi Special School, on December 3, a session on folk tales and an art workshop will be held in order to engage children with intellectual disabilities. Other important events include a discussion in Bhubaneswar, on December 2, focusing on
“Breaking Barriers: Exploring the Odisha State Museum with the Visually Impaired.”
Sahapedia’s IDPD week will conclude at Amritsar’s Partition Museum on December 8, where persons with mobility impairment will engage with oral histories and narratives of partition survivors.
Since last year, Sahapedia has organised and curated over 50 heritage-based events for nearly 2,000 differently-abled persons. These include walking tours, sensory experiences in museums and other spaces that support special needs. The events are conducted in collaboration with expert consultants and organisations that are qualified and equipped to facilitate these programmes.
The user-groups that Sahapedia targets are those of the visually impaired, hearing impaired, wheelchair users, those with intellectual disabilities (learning disability, autism and cerebral palsy), reduced mobility, and slow learners.
For the purpose of enhanced heritage experiences, special toolkits are created, which include tactile recreation of culturally relevant topics and Braille books for the visually impaired.
A two-day “Conference on EU-India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation” taking place on 4 and 5 December 2018 at the National Museum Auditorium, Janpath, New Delhi.
“Conference on EU-India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation will mark the pinnacle of the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH), aiming to encourage more people to discover and engage with Europe’s and their own cultural heritage, and to reinforce the sense of belonging through common history, values and culture.
In line with this vision, the Delegation of the European Union together with the National Museum Institute, Government of India, will convene 20 Indian and 18 European experts in wide array of disciplines coming under the umbrella of cultural heritage conservation, to discuss past achievements and present challenges, explore future prospects, and thus ultimately contribute to enhancing EU-India collaboration in the field of cultural heritage conservation.
Our objective is to amplify the impacts of this Conference through involving a maximum number of participants. Given your renown among cultural stakeholders and your involvement in the heritage sector, I would like to invite you for the Conference of which Inaugural session will be graced by Honourable Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
The latest version of the Conference Agenda is available at this link. For information please visit our website.
A two-day “Conference on EU-India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation” taking place on 4 and 5 December 2018 at the National Museum Auditorium, Janpath, New Delhi.
“Conference on EU-India Partnership for Cultural Heritage Conservation will mark the pinnacle of the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH), aiming to encourage more people to discover and engage with Europe’s and their own cultural heritage, and to reinforce the sense of belonging through common history, values and culture.
In line with this vision, the Delegation of the European Union together with the National Museum Institute, Government of India, will convene 20 Indian and 18 European experts in wide array of disciplines coming under the umbrella of cultural heritage conservation, to discuss past achievements and present challenges, explore future prospects, and thus ultimately contribute to enhancing EU-India collaboration in the field of cultural heritage conservation.
Our objective is to amplify the impacts of this Conference through involving a maximum number of participants. Given your renown among cultural stakeholders and your involvement in the heritage sector, I would like to invite you for the Conference of which Inaugural session will be graced by Honourable Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
The latest version of the Conference Agenda is available at this link. For information please visit our website.
Conference on Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava- Centre for Escalation of Peace (CEP), India International Centre (IIC) and Sahapedia are organising a two-day conference on the rich tradition and legacy associated with Guru Padmasambhava, one of the most revered and iconic figures for Buddhists today.
The conference, titled ‘Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava’, will be held on January 29-30 at IIC in New Delhi. The event will bring together some of the most distinguished scholars from India, Nepal and Bhutan, who will retrace aspects of the Guru’s life and will highlight the contemporary relevance of the Guru’s teachings as well as the rich, diverse tradition associated with the 8th century Rinpoche. The conference is slated to be one of the events celebrating the 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan.
PRESS RELEASE
International conference on Guru Padmasambhava
to explore life and legacy of ‘Second Buddha’
- Exhibition showing rare artefacts associated with 8thcentury Himalayan sage
will run parallel to the conference
- The conference is slated to be one of the events celebrating 50 years of
diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan
New Delhi, Jan 28: Centre for Escalation of Peace (CEP), India International Centre (IIC) and Sahapedia are organising a two-day conference on the rich tradition and legacy associated with Guru Padmasambhava, one of the most revered and iconic figures for Buddhists today.
The conference, titled ‘Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava’, will be held on January 29-30 at IIC in New Delhi. The event will bring together some of the most distinguished scholars from India, Nepal and Bhutan, who will retrace aspects of the Guru’s life and will highlight the contemporary relevance of the Guru’s teachings as well as the rich, diverse tradition associated with the 8th century Rinpoche. The conference is slated to be one of the events celebrating the 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan.
Ambassador Shyam Saran, Life Trustee of the IIC, said, “Guru Padmasambhava is known as the Second Buddha because he played a seminal role in spreading Buddhism and Buddhist teachings across the Himalayan region, including Northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan and, Tibet.” Mr. N.N. Vohra, President of the IIC, will inaugurate the event. The keynote address will be delivered by Dasho Karma Ura, President of Centre for Bhutan Studies, who is also credited with developing the Himalayan country’s Gross National Happiness concept. Other speakers include accomplished Buddhist practitioners such as Mingyur Rinpoche, Neten Chockling Rinpoche and distinguished scholars such as Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, Karma Phuntsho and Ian Baker.
The conference, which is open to the public, will be documented and presentations will eventually be available on www.cepeace.org and www.sahapedia.org. Mr. Arun Kapur, Director of Centre for Escalation of Peace, said, “Guru Padmasambhava undertook many travels across India, Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. A study into his travels demonstrates his ability to contextualize and localize his message, taking into account the particularities of place and sensibilities of the people. Guru Rinpoche found a way to celebrate our individual differences in our shared commonalities. That is why, in addition to bringing into focus the contemporary relevance of his teachings and the rich and diverse tradition associated with him, this conference is dedicated to the 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Bhutan. Centre for Escalation of Peace organized the first Padmasambhava Conference in 2016 in Bhutan, in collaboration with Centre for Bhutan Studies, Thimphu, as a joint event to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava in Paro, Bhutan, on 14-15 June 2016.”
The conference will be accompanied by an exhibition of rare thangka paintings, sculptures and photographs associated with the sage. Exhibits have been loaned by both individuals and organizations, including from His Majesty’s Secretariat, Bhutan, Tibet House, Delhi, the Palpung Sherabling Monastery, Library of Tibetan Works & Archives and Tsurphu Labrang. The exhibition, to be mounted at the IIC Art Gallery, will be open for public viewing from January 29 until February 3.
Conference sessions will range from the local contexts associated with Guru Padmasambhava, texts and commentaries to the ritual practices, mandalas and iconography that are central to Vajrayana Buddhism.
Dr. Sudha Gopalakrishnan, Executive Director of Sahapedia, stressed: “It is important to organize such exchanges of learning on Buddhism, to make them available for as many people as possible. While the conference is open to all, we realize that the vast majority of those who want to learn about Guru Padmasambhava and Buddhism cannot be present in person during those two days.”
The conference will be telecast live on Facebook and on YouTube.
Undivided Bengal Food Festival
Chef Rick and Maneesh Srivastava invite you for an interesting street food festival, handpicked by them from their respective states. Bihar and Bengal has so much in the connection that we decided to pick some of the best dishes for you. The chatkal factory in Bengal ( Bengal province, Bihar was also part of this) saw many labours from different parts of Bihar move to Bengal to work in jute factories. They got their food there and also brought back the food from Bengal. They have picked some of the best street food from the 2 states like phuchka, jhal muri, aloo kalbi, singhada chat that are not just famous in Bengal but famous in Bihar too. Places like Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Chapra, and other towns have a lot of Bengal influence. Festivals like Durga Puja and Saraswati puja are celebrated in both states in a very similar fashion. Their aim is to feed the public with famous street food of both states. Some of this street food is common and yet different in preparation Come and savour the street food of Bengal Province (before partition ). Right from litti chokha to singhada to phuchka, they ensure you get to enjoy these mouth watering and lip – smacking- snacks! RSVP: Smriti Borah-7042395508
How Much Did It Cost?
₹1,000 – ₹3,000
Best To Go With?
Family, Big Group
VENUE DETAILS
FOOD FEST : Horn Ok Please – Food Truck Festival
Entry : by tickets priced at Rs. 299 (single day & Rs. 199 option if buying during fri-sun), Available at :
Online : NearBuy
Offline : At the venue during the fest days.
Note : Children under the age of 8 get in free, and we’ve got a kiddie land with carnival games, rides and much more so make sure you get your tiny tots along!
Venue : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Pragati Vihar, Lodi Colony, New Delhi
Venue info : Map | Nearest Metro Station – ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Violet Line) Gate No. 3’
Event Description : FOOD FEST : Horn Ok Please – Food Truck Festival 5.0
Coming back into the city with fresh concepts, a plethora of food options and plenty of music and shopping, Delhiites will see the 5th edition of Horn OK Please – Delhi’s Happiest Food Festival from 1st to 3rd March, 2019. This festival is a family-friendly food carnival showcasing 150+ eateries from across the city, food carts and an expansive Food Truck Park, a Dessert Lane and more, ensuring that everyone finds something to suit every budget.
Here what all is lined-up for you:
Introducing the All-New Walking Street – Devour some mouth-watering grub from a range of pop-up restaurants from all over the country!
Try out the ever so popular Grub Campus where anything and everything is under 250 bucks!
Check out the Food Truck Park with over 20 best food trucks from Delhi NCR.
Your favourite Dessert Lane is back with over 20 exhibitors showcasing the sugariest waffles, crepes, shakes, ice creams, brownies and MUCH MORE!
See over 20 homegrown bands perform LIVE at the HOP stage, dance to some epic tunes with a drink in hand!
Shop your heart out from the ever so popular Quirk Bazaar – our very own flea market!
Try your hands at VR, Bungee, Bull Riding, Segway & ATV rides and much more at our experience zone.
Delhi Food Carnival
About the Event
A one of a kind food and entertainment event, rooted in the concept ‘When Old Meets New’.DFC is Delhi’s favourite food festival with the best restaurants displaying their signature delicacies over some good music and hearty performances to keep you entertained. At this two day carnival in the heart of the city, take in the aromas, try out interesting cuisines from Old & New Delhi, fill your baskets with unique gourmet products and indulge in mouth-watering desserts.Relish food from the following brands:Karim’sKallu NihariHaji Hussain Chicken FrySham E AwadhDil Pasand Shahi Dora KebabCool Point Shahi TukdaBrown SugarBurgrillMostro RollsBonheurChaat HubShikara Lovely ChuskiAnd Many More
Terms & Conditions
- Please carry a valid ID proof along with you.
- No refunds on purchased ticket are possible, even in case of any rescheduling.
- Security procedures, including frisking remain the right of the management.
- No dangerous or potentially hazardous objects including but not limited to weapons, knives, guns, fireworks, helmets, lazer devices, bottles, musical instruments will be allowed in the venue and may be ejected with or without the owner from the venue.
- The sponsors/performers/organizers are not responsible for any injury or damage occurring due to the event. Any claims regarding the same would be settled in courts in Mumbai.
- People in an inebriated state may not be allowed entry.
Latin America Festival
Today inauguration of the Latin America Festival at Kamani Auditorium at 6.30 pm. Dances from Colombia and music from Bolivia
Horn OK Please 2019 – Food Truck Festival In Delhi-NCR
Delhi’s Happiest Food Festival is back and we’re taking it to the next level! Many more restaurants, a much larger area, more bars, an epic flea market, a much larger experience zone and of course the same crazy vibe and lip smacking food on offer.
We’re heading to Gate #2 at the iconic JLN Stadium from 15th – 17th November 2019 (Please note that this venue is different to the previous one), so drop by for a fantastic day out, whether with friends, family or just on your own, we’ve got something for everyone!
*Food Trucks – Only the Best from NCR*
*Dessert Lane – For those sweet cravings*
*Kebab Gully – BBQ & Live Grills*
*Grub Campus – Student Friendly Food, Under 200 Bucks!*
*Momo Land – Over 100 varieties of Momos*
*Pan Asian Street – Delicacies from across Asia*
*Quirk Bazaar – Our very own Flea Market*
*Kiddie Land – *Rides & Mini Carnival*
*Experience Zone – ATV Track, VR, Bubble Football, Skateboarding, Taser Tag*
*Home Grown Bands – Over 25 artists*
For general enquiries, or for artist/volunteering please write to us on hi@sodelhi.com
To exhibit or take part in Horn OK Please please call 9891 22 50 90 or 9891 22 42 00
For sponsorship enquiries, please call on 72900 46860
Tickets available on Nearbuy https://www.nearbuy.com/delhi-ncr/horn-ok-please-food-truck-festival-pragati-vihar?merchantId=203028#events
VIBHOR- Noida International Literature Festival
VIBHOR- Noida International Literature Festival is a Literary Festival like no other! It’s a celebration of literature, art, music, poetry and freedom of expression.
The festival will take place against the stunning backdrop of Noida city, which is a beautiful amalgamation of modern architecture and carefully crafted green landscape.
Over the span of 2-days, we will have 24 events and activities. We will feature workshops, book readings, talks, panel sessions, debates, book launches and performances from top Indian and international writers. This Literature Festival will draw over 80 writers, artists, academics, scholars, publishers from India and abroad each year.
This festival will bring together the best minds in the world of Hindi, English and Regional literature from within and outside India. The festival will initiate the conversation between authors, readers, literary agents, publishers, self-pub stars, humanitarians, politicians, sports personalities, and entrepreneurs on varied topics ranging from literature to the changing dynamics of the publishing industry.
This year the theme of the festival is “The World of Dreams and Imagination”.
Times LitFest 2019
Rajnigandha presents the 5th edition of Times Litfest Delhi, an initiative by The Times of India. Times Litfest is a celebration of books and ideas, where we shall be hosting panel discussions, keynote addresses, talks and performances.
Come and rekindle your love for the written word, at Habitat World, IHC on the 30th Nov & 1st of Dec 2019. Mark your calendars!
Entry – Free
Serendipity Arts Festival
Serendipity Arts Foundation returns to Panaji, Goa with their flagship arts initiative – the Serendipity Arts Festival from the 15 – 22 December 2019. The annual, multi-disciplinary Festival is open to all, and this year will host over 90 dynamic projects with over 1200 artists highlighting India’s rich traditions of music, dance and theatre, alongside photography, culinary arts, craft, and visual arts exhibitions.
Register online at www.serendipityartsfestival.com to attend the Serendipity Arts Festival from the 15th to the 22nd of December 2019 in Panaji, Goa. Entry is free and open for all.
NORTH EAST FESTIVAL 2021
Experiance High Definition Streaming Like Never Before
North East Festival ‘connecting People celebrating life’ is the largest initiative of North East India. It’s a festival that celebrates the beautiful diversity and integrity of the northeast. North East Festival has become global, inclusive, and the most colorful location to celebrate in the heart of the country.
Northeast festival is all set to roll on the 10th 11th and 12th of December this year. There will be an extravagant presentation of music, dance, fashion, cuisines, crafts and a large Exhibition of Organic products. A series of discussion sessions will take place on connectivity tourism river networks B2B meet on Agri- Horti. Chief ministers of all the North-Eastern states Union cabinet ministers top policymakers and their grades media extra will grace the session. North East Festival will focus primarily on promoting the region as an ideal destination for tourism and investment. Apart from that, we will focus on grand folk display, more than 350 folk bands will be performing. We will let you experience the eccentric cuisines of NE, Stalls with unique delicacies will be there showcasing the ethnic culinary culture of NE India.North East Festival has been one of India’s biggest musical stages and is an enticing gateway for the exceptional talents of NE. Artist line is yet to be announces. Stay tuned.
