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3 Nov 2012 4:48 AM IST
If touring Germany has been on your mind for a while, the good news is that Delhi is hosting its own sneak peek into the country. Called the Indo-German Urban Mela, the nine-day fair presents a unique blend of technology, science, culture and entertainment. This touring event is part of the celebration titled ‘Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities’ that commemorates 60 years of Indo-German diplomatic ties. Following a grand success in Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai earlier this year, the fair is on a roll inviting visitors from all over the capital and neighboring areas of the national capital region. ‘Our countries are strategic partners – and we are also neighbours. In today’s globalised world neighbourhood is not only about geographical closeness any more. It is about mental closeness, common values and a similar vision of the future. Germany and India are linked by all three,’ said Michael Steiner, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to India.
This travelling, celebratory exhibition which is designed by renowned German artist and designer, Markus Heinsdorff boasts of a thematic focus on ‘StadtRäume – CitySpaces’. The highlight being 6 pavilions in differently shaped modules. They will be arranged and adapted to the local conditions to create a unique temporary festival venue. It is aimed at examining the impact of rapid urbanisation and challenges posed by the pace of change in Indian and German cities today. Issues like mobility, energy, sustainable urban development, architecture, cultural space, education and urban art are prominently featured through a prism of genres such as the performing and visual arts, science, education, technology and business.
‘As part of the Indo-German Urban Mela, we want to showcase the state-of-art and innovative technology for sustainable cities from German industry, academia and research. We aim to attract interns and students to Germany through this partnership. We also hope that with all the avenues and opportunities in education and research presented at the Urban Mela, many larger mergers between the two countries,’ said Anandi Iyer, Special Advisor ‘Germany and India 2011-2012’, Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Visitors can also feast on traditional German and Indian delicacies at the Beergarden. The mela also includes a host of other art, music and cultural activities like concerts by renowned artists, creative writing, arts and crafts. Literary events such as a series of reading sessions by acclaimed authors plus theatre performances of German plays adapted into Indian setting are also on the cards.
DETAIL
At: Indraprastha Park
On Till: 4th November
Timings: 10 am – 10 pm
Entry: Free
This travelling, celebratory exhibition which is designed by renowned German artist and designer, Markus Heinsdorff boasts of a thematic focus on ‘StadtRäume – CitySpaces’. The highlight being 6 pavilions in differently shaped modules. They will be arranged and adapted to the local conditions to create a unique temporary festival venue. It is aimed at examining the impact of rapid urbanisation and challenges posed by the pace of change in Indian and German cities today. Issues like mobility, energy, sustainable urban development, architecture, cultural space, education and urban art are prominently featured through a prism of genres such as the performing and visual arts, science, education, technology and business.
‘As part of the Indo-German Urban Mela, we want to showcase the state-of-art and innovative technology for sustainable cities from German industry, academia and research. We aim to attract interns and students to Germany through this partnership. We also hope that with all the avenues and opportunities in education and research presented at the Urban Mela, many larger mergers between the two countries,’ said Anandi Iyer, Special Advisor ‘Germany and India 2011-2012’, Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Visitors can also feast on traditional German and Indian delicacies at the Beergarden. The mela also includes a host of other art, music and cultural activities like concerts by renowned artists, creative writing, arts and crafts. Literary events such as a series of reading sessions by acclaimed authors plus theatre performances of German plays adapted into Indian setting are also on the cards.
DETAIL
At: Indraprastha Park
On Till: 4th November
Timings: 10 am – 10 pm
Entry: Free
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