Red Earth presents "In Search of the Bitooras" A Village Walk > Meeting at PVR Saket Multiplex > 10am on 3rd April 2011

Time : 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Entry : Contribution: Rs. 1,500/- per person.

Includes transport, snacks, lunch.

Discounted pricing for children below 10.

Please pre-register. 

To register contact Himanshu Verma / himanshu@redearthindia.com / 011-41764054

Dress Code : Village Belle and Beau!   

Starting & Ending Point :

Meet at 10 am sharp at PVR Saket Cinema (outside box office). 

Closest metro station: Malviya Nagar

We will proceed in collective transport (A/c coach) from here. 

Walks ends at 3 pm at PVR Saket. 

Mode of Commuting: Bus / Ox-cart/ Walk
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Event Details : In Search of the Bitooras – A Village Walk.

Explore village life at the periphery of the city…

The Spring Festival 2011, Presented by Red Earth.

On the periphery of Delhi unique and amazing structures are coming up. Bitooras, literally store houses made from cow-dung cakes have stopped passers-by in their tracks. These extraordinary constructions, made by local village women, are reminiscent of tiny houses, and are inscribed with wonderful abstract patterns and sometimes studded with mosaics. Our village walk takes us to see some of the best examples. Watch a demonstration of the fascinating process of the bitooras being made and participate!

This walk is a vivid reminder of a fast-disappearing rural life that surrounds the city. We will be transported into the village by ox-cart, view the bitooras, chat to local farmers in their farmyards and sample delicious fresh lassi. 

This walk was originally conceived by UK based artist Andrew Burton.

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