Launch of Comic Book and Film: Priya and the Twirling Wind

Date and Time: 19 May 2022, 5pm to 6:30pmAdd to Calendar 19/05/2022 17:00 19/05/2022 18:30 Asia/Kolkata Launch of Comic Book and Film: Priya and the Twirling Wind Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
https://www.delhievents.com/2022/05/launch-comic-book-film-priya-twirling-wind-american-center.html American Center, 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001DD/MM/YYYY

Entry: Please register here: shorturl.at/ezIUX

Security Guidelines: 

• Mask Mandatory

• Original government-issued photo identification is required for entry.

• NO Laptops, power banks, flash drives, cameras, or other electronic items are allowed within the American Center. There is no place to store these items so please leave them at home.

• Only mobile phones are allowed within the American Center. 

• The American Center is a two-minute walk from the Barakhamba Road Metro Station.

• For security reasons, photography through mobile phones or any other devices is prohibited.

• American Center does not provide parking on its premises.

• All visitors may be featured in photos or video to be used for promotional purposes or on social media by the American Center or the U.S. Embassy.

Venue: American Center, 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001

Venue Info: Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Barakhamba Road(Blue Line)' & 'Rajiv Chowk Exit Gate - 5 (Yellow Line and Blue Line)' & 'Janpath(Violet Line)'

Area: Kasturba Gandhi Marg Event

Event Description: Join us for the launch of “Priya and the Twirling Wind” comic book and film, followed by a panel discussion on “Creative Ways of Climate Action” and high tea.

About “Priya and the Twirling Wind”

Priya, India’s first female superhero, has to protect her enchanted forest from greedy industrialists threatening to cut down all the trees. With the help of a little girl named Somya and the local villagers, they defend their home — reminiscent of India’s Chipko movement. Priya shows Somya, who is suffering from asthma due to the toxic haze, the beauty of her forest and its power to heal Mother Earth and her.

The short film brings Somya’s story to life through the magic of puppets and animation by renowned puppeteer Raven Kaliana, and the voices of Shubhra Prakash, Dipti Mehta, Amaya Joshi, and Vick Krishna. Scan the pages with the augmented reality app to see fun animation, AR puppets, stories, and interviews. The project was funded through a grant from the U.S. Embassy New Delhi.

Speakers

Ram Devineni, creator of the interactive social-activist comic book series, “Priya’s Shakti.” Priya is India’s first comic book superhero and has appeared in numerous comics focused gender-based violence, covid-19 pandemic, and on climate change.

Shubhra Prakash, writer for “Priya and the Twirling Wind” as well as “Priya’s Mask” and “Priya and the Swarm.” The playwright has also co-written, produced, and acted in an original play, “The Music In My Blood,” about Indian classical music.

Dr. Vandana Shiva, scholar, environmental activist, ecofeminist, and founder of Navdanya.

Ridhima Pandey, youth climate activist and TEDx speaker.

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