Wednesday
Mittwoch
04 March 2015
16:00 hrs

Talk and Documentary
GLIMPSES OF INDIA
Harmony Fest: Festive occasions with religious  importance
Documentary film, 45 min
Sprache - Language: English
Producer: Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, 2012
Director: Sanjeev Sivan

Preceded by a small talk on the subject by Dr Ram Prasad Bhatt with special emphasis on the Holi festival celebrated this month

India has always been known as a land of vibrant colours and festivities, deep-rooted in its cultural traditions, some of which date back almost to the beginning of recorded history. Harmony Fest, as the name suggests, is about festive harmony that binds India. This documentary is a celebration of an overbearing spirit of uniformity of expressions that is common to most festivals with Indian origins. The film selects, purposefully, festive occasions with regional importance, and while pitching together their associated traditions, paints a national picture of uniformity. These festivals represent the innately democratic and cosmopolitan nature of the Indian system of thought.
Harmony Fest is the story of the inherent maturity that is India – in thought and purpose.

Dr. Ram Prasad Bhatt, lecturer at the University of Hamburg, will talk on the subject to give an introduction to the film.

Embassy of India
Tiergartenstr. 17
10785 Berlin
Bus 200 Tiergartenstraße

Entrance with valid ID card or passport only.
Einlass nur mit gültigem Ausweis.
Free admission
for a maximum of 200 guests.
Bags and eatables should not be brought inside the premises of the Embassy.
Information: 030-25 79 54 05