Specials – Interesting Information, Exhibitions etc, Handicraft and Handloom

Specials – Interesting Information, Exhibitions etc, Handicraft and Handloom

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Interesting Information, Exhibitions etc

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exhibitions, inputs about great facilities available in the city, innovative products and services and
people who make such wonderful things happen. Contribution from you will be very valuable
because thousands of people will benefit from it. Secondly, it will highlight people, products and
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Dusshera Festival at DakshinaChitra

DakshinaChitra with its vivid and authentic architecture, folk performing arts, lifestyles and crafts
comes alive once again with the traditional celebrations of Dusshera.

Dusshera festival at DakshinaChitra is a celebration of Karnataka’s tradition and culture.
The following events have been organized:

Somana kunita folk performers to perform on all the nine days. Somana kunita or the ‘Mask
dance’ is a celebratory form of spirit worship prevalent in south Karnataka region.

Display of golu in Sathanur house, Karnataka house with traditional welcome. Some of the dolls
displayed will be more than a century old and can be seen during this festival only.

Delicious Karnataka Cuisine in the restaurant Kanali Arusuvai Arasu

The Craftshop at DakshinaChitra will also present a special feature on Karnataka with an
exquisite range of sarees, exclusive collection of golu dolls for Dusshera. Lambani women are to
be present at DakshinaChitra during Dusshera celebrations to exhibit their crafts.

For details contact Gita: 9841011785
Dates : September 5th to 13th 2009. DakshinaChitra is on East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chennai,
Timings : 10am – 6 pm (Tuesday Holiday)

DakshinaChitra Presents Pattachitra Work shop

DakshinaChitra, the Heritage centre to promote the Cultural achievement of South India is
organizing two day Workshop for adults on 12th and 13th September 2009, on Pattachitra.

Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Orissa.
The workshop will teach engraving on Palm leaves:
In Orissa the Palm Leaf illustrations are mainly of two types, simple engravings or illustrations in
pure line on palm leaf and engraving with colour fillings.
The workshop would illustrate both the techniques in Palm leaf engraving.

Resource Person: Shri Prakash Kumar Maharana belongs to a family of master craftsmen has
been practicing this art for more than 15 years. He is the recipient of the state award in the year
1997 and has participated in many handicrafts exhibitions conducted by the Development
commissioner.

Conveyance to and from DakshinaChitra, will be provided from MCF office,
Besant Nagar. The workshop fee is Rs. 750/- Inclusive of materials, transport and refreshments.

For more information and to register please contact Lakshmi- 9841777779
Date: 12th & 13th September 2009 – Timings : 10am – 5.30 pm Fee is: Rs.750

Photography Exhibition at AFM Gallery

Exhibition- Through different eyes. “Vision of Chennai” – Photographs by Sara Lehberger, a
French Social worker and Ganesh Manivannan, a media professional – two minds grown up in two
different background, set out to experience the city in two different perspectives, through the eyes
of a foreigner discovering Chennai, and a native rediscovering his very own city!
At Alliance Francaise, College Road

Yann-Arthus Bertrand Photography Exhibition on Energy

The Alliance Française of Madras is holding an exhibition of photography by Yann-Arthus
Bertrand on Energy. It is about the unprecedented energy crisis faced by humanity to meet the
needs of 6.7 billion people.
There are various alternative energy sources which we are only beginning to tap – agro-fuels,
ocean waves, ocean currents, tides, heat of the earth (geothermal) etc. These are
different manifestations of kinetic energy available for mankind to exploit without coming into
conflict with nature and environment. This exhibition is about the need to invest on energy for the
future of mankind and the planet. The Exhibition will be on from Tue 1st to Sun 13th
September 2009. Contact AFM at 2827 9803/ 2827 1477
Contact AFM 2827 9803/2827 1477 for more details. The address is, New No 24 (Old No 40)
College Road, Chennai 600006. Opposite Good Shepherd School.

Poompuhar Presents Paintings and Jewels Expo

This is an exclusive exhibition of paintings and jewels collected from various states. The exhibition
has Thanjavur paintings, gem stone paintings, silk, Ravi Varma and palm leaf paintings. It is being
held at C.P.Arts Centre till September 6, at 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet.

“The Madras Canvas in Short” at Forum Art Gallery

This is an art exhibition showcasing the works of many city-based painters, sculptors, cartoonists
and photographers. The show will be on till October 3, 2009.
At Forum Art Gallery, 57, 5th Street, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar.

Tanjore & Other Traditional Paintings – Sale & Exhibition

This exhibition cum sale is presented by Srushti – The Handicrafts Emporium will be on till
September 14, 2009. Discount of 10% is offered. At Sudarsan Building, Ground Floor, opp. Hotel
Park Sheraton, 86, Chamiers Road, Alwarpet. Ph:4206 0730

New Store for Inner Wear for Men & Women

More than 30 leading Indian & International brands are stocked here, under one roof. At AA-9, 2nd
Avenue, (Near Roundtana, between Odessy and Nalli). Anna Nagar West. Ph-2621 3325

Dolls for Navaratri Kolu

C.P Art Centre is holding an exhibition ‘Navaratri Kolu’. Dolls from Kondapalli, Ettikopakka and
Chennapatna are available here. On display are also dolls made of glass, terracotta, clay, cloth
and marble powder. The exhibition is on till September 26 at Vennirul Art Gallery. (Sunday
closed).