content (Arts & Culture) One day before the cyclone Thane, on the 29th of December 2011, the Italian musicians Ludovica and Paolo offered a music workshop in the Life Education Centre of Auroville, teaching Tamil girls how to express themselves through sound and rhythm.
During this rainy morning the LEC girls enjoy the flavour of gypsy music performed by Ludovica and Paolo, sang African songs of joy, learned to play different instruments, to make sound with their own bodies, while dancing and laughing with the diversity of activities developed during the workshop.
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012 (News) In today's news we feature interview with Sarasija talking on the Korea-India Artist International Cultural Festival 2011. On Thursday at Pavilion of Tibetan Culture in International Zone between 6.30 to 8.30pm , and On Friday At Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture at 7.30 pm performance Cultural Union of Korea and India with music and dance.
Sri Aurobindo Centre for Studies. India and the World presents on Friday 30th in White Hall at 6pm Debashish Banerji , who will talk on Contemporary Reality and Superman
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011 (Arts & Culture) In the lyrical drama based on the story from Mahabharata, visiting Morodokami theater troupe from Thailand perfomed with a contemporary approach Thai traditional and many of today's images. With this play they want to honor Tagore's work that his message is timeless as his work is always worthwhile, in this almost hopelessly selfish world of materialism, giving a lesson to todays official leaders of the world that, unofficially, the mission of building mankind has been a task of the poet since the beginning and still is.
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011 (News) The feature today is Anne, one of the talented ladies of Nandini, explaining the services Nandini offers. Announcements include a farewell tea for Mr. Ramaswamy whose term as Secretary, Auroville Foundation, is over today. Georges Van Vrekhem lectures Saturday next: 'Present and future science: unending paradigms.' From monkey motion to monk emotion: an acting-workshop via exploration of emotional patterns. Ancient instrument Didgeridoo: playing skills on offer. Discover Capoeira in its various forms through 3 workshops being offered.
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Monday, 31 October 2011 (Arts & Culture) Les sculptures cassées, les papillons, Satprem, la solar kitchen, les cellules imaginales, la mutation, le son, la joie, le progrès, le chaos... Pouvons- nous participer consciemment à notre propre mutation. D'après Satprem: "Le poisson ne pouvait pas imaginer le reptile, ni le singe l'homme. Sans doute ne pouvons-nous pas non plus définir rationellement l'après-homme." Rencontre avec Marie-Claire et Chloé, autour du projet 'Mutation in Progress' exposé en ce moment à la Gallery Square Circle de Kalakendra, jusqu'au 16 octobre 2011.
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Thursday, 06 October 2011 (Arts & Culture) Et voici un son provenant directement des coulisses du spectacle "mutation in progress"... Il y a avait Ana la danseuse, enceinte de 7 mois, suspendue dans les airs par un long drap au beau milieu d'une salle circulaire. Aussi tout autour, des sculptures lumineuses flottants dans les airs, rappelant le passage de la chenille au papillon. Les chuchotements c'est nous, Marie Claire (sculpture), Christoph (vidéo) et moi (son) face à un petit problème technique... Après la performance une jeune journaliste en herbe nous a dérobé le micro...
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Thursday, 06 October 2011 (Arts & Culture) New Kalabhumi, not by the spirit but by the new bright colors on the sits, lights, stage, and roof over snack area. And Sunday night 28th of August was a special night for the Brand New Band, since that was the night to say goodby to Noam, who left Auroville. A musically inspired band of young teenagers was great on expressing themselves trough instruments, but for vocals it was obvious that time for rehearsal was too short. It didn't take long for enthusiastic public to rock on evergreen rock close to the stage area.
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Monday, 29 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) The Auroville FIlm Festival '11 will be bigger than in 2009! The number of locations where it will be happening, the installations, exhibitions: a group of video artists from Berlin gifted to Film Festival '11 fancy installations, which most likely will be on display at La Terrace at Solar Kitchen and at Town Hall. We can expect two exhibitions; one at Kala Kendra, the joint work of Marie Claire, Anna, Chloe and Christoph, their collaborative work of dance, sculpture, sound and video... in Bharat Nivas, artwork of students on Human Unity.
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Monday, 08 August 2011 (News) On Saturday 6 August, at 7.00am on popular demand after the concert in Pitanga, Uday Bhawalkar will play Morning Baithak? (in Dhrupad Hindustani classical style), accompanied on the Pakhawaj by Pratap Awad at White Hall , Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture
On Sunday from 10 am-12.30 pm At College Guest House Anisha and Tiago want to share some afro Brazilian dances, songs and rhythms that are celebrated since Africa and than moved to Brasil. Solitude team invites us on Saturday on Jam session to harvest fruits and make jam with them
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 (News) In today's news we feature an interview with Kavitha about Zeitgeist movement in India, and a visit of its members in Auroville.
On Saturday and Sunday will be Argentine Tango Workshop for beginners & intermediates with topics on tango basics & quality of the embrace through several steps. Both days will end up witl Milongas on different locations.
On Saturday at College Guest House from 10am to 5pm will be a workshop to wake up your true inner being, to discover your inner world through fairy tales.
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 (News) The RAS team sincerely invites all residents to a General Meeting on Tuesday, July 12th at 5.00pm at SAWCHU to introduce the new members and hear your concerns, hopes and suggestions for the future. The meeting is also an opportunity to discuss how we as a community would like to proceed on the issue of the selection process for Auroville's Council and Working Committee. Snacks and refreshments will be served. From Bangalore Open Ultimate 2011 last weekend Ultimate Frisbee: Auroville takes home the national title for the first time! Read more Thursday, 07 July 2011 (News) Mango and Tango are words for this weekend, which, weather wise might be dry and hot. Dance, not only tango lovers, can join the workshop for tango at Arka on Saturday as Sunday, morning and afternoon, since it doesn't require partners but just socks. Both days will end by milonga - tango party. About workshop we talked with Aurevan. On the other side Solitude Farm invites us all to MANGO Saturday. Beside delicious mangoes they would like to share with us also knowledge on permaculture gardening, and inspire us to start thinking to grown our own food at our homes.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011 (News) Solitude Farm would like to invites us for their MANGO day at Solitude on Saturday. A nice selection of organic mangos will be starting to get ripe by then and so we can make our pick. On Saturday there will be also a tour of the farm starting at 11am and after it lunch . At 9am, also this Saturday there will be the first of a number of informal training sessions that will take place on Saturdays covering their work in natural farming and permaculture, hoping to inspire people to get involved with Auroville farms or start their own gardens. This year their natural farming red rice, non-tilled and direct sown without the use of any machine, achieved a yield that was close to a good normal yield by conventional organic farming. The Tibetan Doctor will be visiting us on Saturday the 25th of June, For appointments call Kalsang at 2622401. The consultation will take place at Pavilion of Tibetan Culture at International zone.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2011 (Arts & Culture) We had a rare opportunity to interview Kalki, main actress in new and unique Tamil film , done by two women - director Vijaya Padma and producer ‘Punnagai Poo' Geetha. This film brings on screen the feelings of the third sex in a realistic way. As Kalki says Love is the thing that connect us all, and for any individual the most important factor is to accept oneself, and embrace with love. During her living in Auroville she felt lots of love, and it has been a life school to her in many ways.
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Monday, 20 June 2011 (Arts & Culture) Hot summer Saturday afternoon didn't stop African students to hold a drumming gathering on the land appointed for Africa House - Pavilion of African Culture in International Zone. Mohanam Sound Crew hosted them with instruments and exchange rhythms with Africans. Interesting, and very lively combination soon attracted crowd which was passing by on their way to Matrimandir...and lifted up quite some feet.
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Wednesday, 01 June 2011 (Arts & Culture) Unity Pavilion was again in a spirit of cultural exchange on Saturday 28th of May. A group of Rwandan students from Annamali University in Chidambaram, celebrated with Aurovilians their traditions of singing and dancing. What started with rhythms, songs, and cultural dances- as an introduction to their rich African heritage- followed with embracing the audience to move to the rhythms of the continent. The evening also exposed the visions of the Africa House, Pavilion of African Culture here in Auroville. Besides drumming and dancing, talks and poetry spoken by Levite from Kenya, currently a student at Erode University, created an environment to raise socio-cultural issues. Read more Wednesday, 01 June 2011 (News) Saturday shouldn't be boring at all because Africa House in International Zone prepared whole day in African spirit. They will start at 3pm with drumming circle and blessings on African Land in International Zone, behind Secretary house. At 5pm at Certitude sports ground will be lively since there will be two friendly matches between Auroville and African students in football and basketball. They sincerely hope - both teams, that you will come to cheer them up. AT 8pm at Unity Pavilion in International Zone African students from the area prepared cultural event which will include dances, songs, story telling, poems ...and more...We all know that Africans stay up long at night so we can expect a surprise or two...
Friday, 27 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) For Africa Culture Day this Saturday 28th of May, we share a selection of songs to get you into the rhythm of the drum loving and moving continent. On Saturday, a whole day will be devoted to the rich and diverse cultures of the continent, but also to discuss plans of establishing an African Pavilion here in Auroville, which will embody the cultural and spiritual richness of the various countries.
African students and African Aurovillians will come together and use this as another opportunity for building strong ties needed to materialize the vision of a peaceful future.
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Thursday, 26 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) By creating an inclusive environment in which no borders hinder the empowerment of young personalities, Each One Teach One facilitate processes, which illuminates space for self-discovery. With Hip Hop artists and musicians around the world, Anne, Dj Phax and Co., focus on bringing people together by overcoming language barriers and connecting learners through the love and the power of music and dance. People of various ages, social and cultural backgrounds are brought together and given the opportunity to express their passion and talent via a peaceful and inspiring channel. Learning processes are interactive, embracing various personalities and needs, thus encouraging positive vibes for positive development.
Realizing ones own potential and others internal wealth,...
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011 (Education) In the short interviews with parents of children who were visiting Mohanam Cultural Center Kindergarden this year Christine found out which is the main reason for parents to choose this one over traditional schools in the area. On Friday annual performance young children of kidnergarden prepared rich cultural performance about the activities they were working on throughout the year. As usual, parents, friends, neighbors were there loudly encouraging young children to be brave on the stage.
Thursday, 05 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) It felt like the spirit of the Divine had investigated the Sri Aurobindo's Auditorium at Bharat Nivas while Latif Bolat and Parvathy Baul sang and read mystic poetry during their common concert on Saturday April 30th evening. The Sufi Scholar and Musician ended his stay at Auroville offering some talks on the history of the Sufism journey, reading contemporary poems and playing some of his compositions. To finish his play, Latif Bolat chose a song based on the "Hiroshima Poem" reminding that "mysticism is not a dry abstract something out here" but it has been involved in society, social justice and human goodness since always.Read more Monday, 02 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) In magical atmosphere of Krtashraya the Aurodham Gardens, in front of numerous public both Latif and Parvathy took us on a spiritual journey trough music. Parvathy accompanied herself on ektara(one stringed baul instrument), duggi(clay drum) and nupur(anklet), dancing, and we could feel her voice, reaching high pitches, as it is coming from very far, and yet so close to our hearts. "Songs from the Heart Beyond Borders" was the tittle of two concerts Parvathy Baul and Latif Bolat gave to Auroville and Pondicherry audience. We couldn't look for the better conclusion of Latif Bolat visit in Auroville with hist talks and lecture on Sufi poetry,philosophy, art and music, on historical background of Turkey, and on spiritual essence of Islam.
Sunday, 01 May 2011 (Arts & Culture) It took not more than two notes for all hands to start clapping right after the Brand New Band began playing and singing with the rhythm of "Life is Life" (Opus) at Kalabhumi, on Thursday April 29th. Then Joan Jett (I Love Rock & Roll), Madonna (Express yourself), the Beatles (Can't Buy Me Love), The Doors and many more, through their musics were part of the evening as sung by Angeli, Victoria, Anandi, Stav, Jana and Noe.
Drums: Saga, Arthur; Piano: Anandi, Krisna; Flute: Yunsung; Clarinet: Manu; Guitar: Saga, Noe, Arthur; Bass: Isa, Saga; Sound: Fabien; Lights: Mahi; Vocals: Angeli, Victoria, Anandi, Stav, Noe and Jana.
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Friday, 29 April 2011 (News) In Auroville tonight we can listen to a third lecture of known Sufi scholar and musician Latif Bolat, who is visiting and giving lectures with sufi music, at SAWCHU at 7.30 pm Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture. And for music lovers of contemporary and pop music Brand New Brand prepared at 8pm at Kalabhumi annual concert. Hibiscus Art Village Project presents on Sunday 1st May at 7 pm in Svedame: Pink Floyd in Concert , followed by Special dinner and screening of Film of live concert PINK FLOYD: "The dark side of the Moon"- P.U.L.S.E 1994 London and after....after at 9pm we are all invited to dance with Jessy....
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Thursday, 28 April 2011 (Environment) Each One Teach One is a frequent visitor in Auroville and its bio-region. Past Sunday they gave performance at Auroville Institute of Applied Technology along with its students, Mohanam Cultural Center children and Lively Project. That was also an opportunity to see what AIAT have done throughout the year, and on what are they focused. We recorded some live music with Mohanam Sound Crew and DJ Phax Mulder, and a story on ecological awareness with artists and dancer from Europe with Mohanam Kinder-garden children.
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011 (News) If last week passed in Earth Day-Week spirit, this one will be mostly in Sufi since the visiting guest Sufi musician Latif Bolat prepared many lectures, which are all followed by concerts. Latif is a very serious and advanced Sufi scholar. And on Saturday at 8pm he and Parvathy Baul will give a concert at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture with tittle "Songs from the heart beyond borders." In today's news we feature also interview with Johnny and children about wacky Earth Day Parade, and with Satyen about fund raising tournament for the football field at Aurodhan on Saturday at 8am.
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011 (Arts & Culture) Almost a hundred kids have been preparing since weeks to be ready for the show on Tamil New Year evening celebration,Thursday 14th of April 2011, at the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture. Nine groups of children presented eleven performances to welcome the coming Tamil "Kara" year. Two devotional songs were song by children from Meera women's group and a live music was prepared by Balu for devotional purposes of the Mother to end the evening. From the backstage, few minutes before starting, performers are giving a glimpse of their presentation for this very special show.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 (Education) "Let this golden thread of music tie all of us together" was the leading note in the cultural program prepared by children of Deepanam School together with teachers. This program was a just a glimpse of what they've been doing trough school year. And indeed, in the leading tone of music they showed us different things - from classical Indian dance, trough theater play of African fairy tale, sung songs composed by children, compositions played on piano to capoeira in which children are very active on Deepanam School.
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011 (News) In today's news we feature short interview with Renu from L'Avenir d'Auroville. She shared with us some exciting news- the presentation on dismountable houses next Friday at Multi Media Center at Town Hall at 5pm will show us few different possibilities on the topic, which might serve to soothe a bit present housing crisis in Auroville. The survey on housing is still going on until 11th of April. On Saturday we will have a chance to see Odissi dance( Sri Krishna under the Kadamba Tree) at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, and Doppleganger (Genius Incorporated Presents)at Visitor Center at 8pm. Residents Assembly service reminds us to not to forget to General Meeting on Monday, 11th of April at 5pm at SAWCHU. Read more Thursday, 07 April 2011 (News) On Saturday April 9th at 8 pm at the Visitors Centre Genius Incorporated Presents will make us laugh once more with Doppelganger - which they wrote is a scientific fiction of future possibilities with the advent of the dual consciousness. At Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture on Saturday, April 9 at 8 pm Auroville Odissi Dance Group will give the performance Sri Krishna under the Kadamba Tree. Program is dedicated to Anu ben. A devotional dance originating in Odisa, Odissi highlights the beauty of curves and sculpted form in movement. At Widarra Farm Small Wind Turbine Design and Construction Workshop will be held from 9 - 12 April, and the second one in the last week of April to 1st of May.
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