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The Alliance Française of Madras
20th Anniversary of International Child’s Rights

The UN Convention on the Right of the Child is celebrating this year its 20th Anniversary.
The French Alliance,ASMAE (a French NGO working for underprivileged children) and its partners NGOs
(Arunodhaya, BSAC, MACT and SEED) and invite you to celebrate this event together, on the 20th of
November, at the Alliance Française of Madras.
A photo exhibition of photographstaken by children will be inaugurated. The children from each NGO
have taken photographs to illustrate their vision of Children’s Rights in Chennai, according to their
experiences and daily lives.
Program on Friday, 20th November 2009 is as follows.
5:00 PM: Inauguration of the photo exhibition (AFM Gallery)
6:00 PM: Panel Discussion on Children’s Rights issues in Tamil Nadu and the response to these issues (AFM
Auditorium)
Participated by Andal Damadoran – Vice President of the Indian Council for Child Welfare (moderator of
the discussion), Justice Dr. TN Vallinayagam- Former Judge for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (legal aspects of
Child Rights), Virgil D’Sami – Executive Director of Arunodhaya (NGOs and Child Rights), Komal
Anbarasan– News Editor – Makkal TV (media and Child Rights), Shaju Johnan upcoming name in the
field of photography will exhibit photos about Child Rights and one artist from Clown Without Borders
(clown and Child Rights)

Performance by Clown Without Borders

Clowns Without Borders offers laughter to relieve the suffering of all persons, especially children, who live
in areas of crisis including refugee camps, conflict zones and territories in situations of emergency. They
bring levity, contemporary clown/circus oriented performances and workshops into communities so that
they can celebrate together and forget for a moment the tensions that darken their daily lives. They also
seek to raise our society’s awareness of affected populations and to promote a spirit of solidarity. This
performance will be at 7 pm on 21st November. All are welcome, adults and children! Contact AFM Ph:
2827 9803/2827 147

Workshop on Kerala Mural painting for Adults

DakshinaChitra, the Heritage centre to promote the Cultural achievement of South India is organizing a 3
day workshop on Kerala Mural Painting for Adults from 20th -22 nd November.
The Mural tradition of Kerala evolved as a compliment to her unique architectural style. They are
characterized by their linear accuracy, adherence to color symbolism, elaborate sensitive portrayal of
emotions and ornamentation. The paintings reflect the rich ethos of Kerala.
The workshop fee is Rs.1800/- Inclusive of materials (acryclic), transportation and refreshments only.
Conveyance to and from DakshinaChitra, will be provided from MCF office, Besant Nagar.
Date: 20th , 21th & 22th November 2009 at DakshinaChitra, East Coast Road, Muttukadu,
For more information and to register please contact Lakshmi- 9841777779

World Heritage Week at Dakshinachitra

To celebrate World heritage Week, Dakshinachitra will host works of two artists.
Drawings of Tradition fishing boats in Bay of Bengal by E. Amalore
And Photographs of South Indian Monuments by N. Thyagarajan
A mechanical engineer by profession, Amalore served as artist, photographer
and technical draughtsman in Food And Agriculture Organisation
Of The United Nation (FAO) for twenty years. He served in the
Information Division of the project and traveled extensively in these
coastal regions, drawing, painting and capturing their serenity in his camera.
N. Thyagarajan, an alumni of the Govt.College of Arts & Crafts, has been capturing monuments of the
Chola and Pallava period mainly. Last couple of years, he has been widely travelling in Southern Tamilnadu
and has primarily worked on temples in Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Kanchipuram
These works are for sale and the inauguration is on 19th November at 11 am.
The exhibition will be held between19– 25 November 2009, 10am to 6 pm – (Tuesday Holiday)
At DakshinaChitra Art Gallery, East Coast Road, Muttukadu.

Story Telling for Children

The World Story Telling Institute is organizing storytelling classes for children on Saturdays from November
7 to December 12 from 10.30 am to 12 pm. At Vanilla, 57, 1st Street Luz Avenue, Mylapore.
Ph: 98403 94282.

Painting Exhibition

Apparao Galleries is presenting an exhibition of paintings by Sohan Qadri on till Nov 28. At Apparao
Galleries, No 7, Wallace Gardens, 3rd Street, Nungambakkam. For Details 044 28332226/0726,
Mobile: +91 99410 12385

Exhibition of Dress Materials from Madhya Pradesh

Mriganayanee, the M P Govt Emporium at TNHB Complex, 180, Luz church Road, Mylapore, is having a
‘Dress Material Mela’, a sale of block printed dress materials from Madhya Pradesh from 09.11.09 to
21.11.09 with 20% discount. In Maheswari, Chanderi, Kosa(tusser) and cotton. A book on Bagh prints is
also available.

At Apparao Galleries

Omkar – An Exhibition of Paintings by Sohan Qadri
From November 2nd to 28th November
Address is, Apparao Galleries, No 7, Wallace Gardens, 3rd Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600006.Ph:
+91 44 28332226/0726, Mobile: +91 99410 12385
Painting Exhibition – At Apprarao Galleries
Apparao Galleries is presenting an exhibition of paintings titled Migrating Memories by Kanchan Chander
and My Neighbours and Me by Melissa Enderle on till Nov 28. At Apparao Galleries, No 7, Wallace
Gardens, 3rd Street, Nungambakkam. For Details 044 28332226/0726, Mobile: 99410 12385.

Handloom Exhibition

All India Art & Crafts is organizing a handicraft and handloom exhibition till Nov 27 from 10 am to 9 pm. At
Sri Balaji Hall, 42, Velachery Main Road. For details contact 22590140

An Indo-Korean Natural Dye Exhibition

InKo Centre and Crafts Council of India along with the Museum of Natural Dye Arts, Korea are organizing
“Earthwise” Exhibition from Nov 23 to Nov 29 from 10 am –
6 pm. At Lalit Kala Academy, Greams Road. For Details Contact 2436 1224

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