Past events (223)
Alice from Switzerland: A Visionary Artist and Scholar Across Two Continents
Tuesday, 21.02.2017
Tuesday, 21.03.2017
Exhibition
The exhibition encompasses artworks from the collection of Alice Boner Institute - once the home of Alice Boner- and Bharat Kala Bhavan - a museum which houses a permanent gallery on Alice Boner. It highlights the contributions of this pioneering artist and scholar of Indian art and art history who made Varanasi her home for over four decades of her life (1931-78).
Location: Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi
India Art Fair Party 2017
Friday, 03.02.2017
Friday, 03.02.2017
In the 5th year since its inception, the India Art Fair late night party at the Swiss residence is a brand event for the India Art Fair. This year, the party will be hosted by H.E. Dr. Andreas Baum, Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan.
Location: New Delhi
Swiss films at the 15th Pune International Film Festival
Thursday, 12.01.2017
Thursday, 19.01.2017
Movie
Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) is held every year in the city of Pune. PIFF is an important festival on the calendar for film buffs as well as film fraternity across the globe. The festival is a hub of activities with screenings, discussions, networking seminars and workshops. The Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai would be participating in the 15th edition of PIFF with 2 blockbuster Swiss films “Heidi” and “Schellen-Ursli” - with an India premier planned for the latter.
Location: City Pride Kothrud and INOX, Pune
Swiss film at the Jaipur International Film Festival 2017
Tuesday, 10.01.2017
Tuesday, 10.01.2017
Movie
'Being there- Da Sein' - Swiss Film at the international competition section
Location: Golcha Cinema, Near New Gate, (Ajmeri Gate) Jaipur
Quotes from the Earth – An environmental film festival
Friday, 02.12.2016
Saturday, 03.12.2016
Movie
The environmental Film Festival “Quotes from the Earth” highlights environmental challenges at the national and international level through films. Over a period of two days, it aims to bring under one umbrella persistent and persuasive films from India and around the world. This year’s seventh biennial edition is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and will show as the opening film “More Than Honey” from the Swiss Oscar nominated director Markus Imhoof.
Location: Indian International Center, New Delhi
Living lightly - Journeys with Pastoralists
Friday, 02.12.2016
Sunday, 18.12.2016
Exhibition
An exhibition that will capture the lives of Indian pastoralists. It will delve into their stories, traditions, science, art, religion and political economy, as well as their remarkable history of mobility, and their responses to an ever-changing world which is moving increasingly towards sedentarization. The exhibition focuses on the lives, lifestyles, and world of pastoralists of the Kutch district of Gujarat and pastoralism in India.
Location: Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi
BEEP International Conference on “Energy Efficient Building Design: Experiences and Way Forward”
Monday, 28.11.2016
Wednesday, 30.11.2016
Conference
The international conference is being organized by the “Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project” of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) with an objective to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and experience sharing on some of the key aspects of building energy efficiency. It will bring together around 200 building energy experts, practitioners and other stakeholders from India and other developing countries.
Location: New Delhi
District and State Level Consultation Workshops on Adaptation Measures for Kullu district
Thursday, 17.11.2016
Monday, 21.11.2016
Conference
The consultation workshops would focus on having a discussion on potential climate change adaptation measures for Kullu district. This follows the development of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) based on a vulnerability and risk assessment and extensive consultations for adapting to climate change. Once operationalized the activity aims at demonstrating science based adaptation actions. The consultation workshops provides an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback before the DPRs are submitted by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to various national or international climate finance sources.
Location: Kullu and Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Reading and workshops by Swiss German author, Monica Cantieni
Thursday, 17.11.2016
Wednesday, 23.11.2016
Literature
In a continuous process of promoting Swiss literatures, languages and cultural diversity, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Mumbai has invited the Swiss German author Monica Cantieni to participate in the Tata Literature Festival, 17th to 20th November in Mumbai and for a reading and workshop tour to Pune, Kolkata, New Delhi.
Location: Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, New Delhi
Jacque Dalcroze Theatre Workshops
Monday, 14.11.2016
Friday, 18.11.2016
Theater
Swiss actress, musician, ventriloquist, Ava Loiacono, who is also an expert on Jacque Dalcroze theatre techniques will conduct workshops for children and adults in the cities of Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
Location: Kolkata, Ahmedabad
Italian language week 2016 – Theatre performance
Monday, 14.11.2016
Sunday, 20.11.2016
Theater
The Art of the Fugue – Or How to Run AwayFunambolo Theatre Company, Switzerland – ItalyDirected by: Mauro GuindaniPerformed by: Ava Loiacono
Location: Kolkata, New Delhi
Year of Swiss Innovation in India, 2015-16: Closing Celebration
Friday, 11.11.2016
Friday, 11.11.2016
Conference
As the Year of Swiss Innovation in India draws to an end, a Closing event will be held at the Embassy of Switzerland to celebrate this successful series of public events, showcasing the many facets of Swiss innovation power in India. Part of the program is a roundtable of Swiss and Indian experts discussing the future of mobility as well as a cultural highlight connected to mobility.
Location: New Delhi
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