Glimpses of Recent Events

Artisan Mela (2010) (Click on title view photos)
The Surabhi Foundation, along with CIDCO (The City Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited) launched yet another dynamic effort for promoting Indian culture the Artisan Mela. This Festival was a 5-day extravaganza of festivities which took place from January 23rd to 27th, 2010 at the exquisitely designed green Urban Haat Complex, and was part of the larger Navi Mumbai Festival. The Surabhi Foundation aimed at showcasing the richness and diversity of Indian crafts from across the country on a common platform, creating a festive ambience with hands-on craft demonstrations, extraordinary performances by renowned artists (including Pop singer Vaishali Samant, and the Sandeep Mahavir Dance Troupe), and mouth-watering cuisine.

Surabhi Spring Festival (2008) (Click on title view photos)
The Surabhi Foundation for Research and Cultural Exchange (Surabhi FORCE) in association with Samarth Nagar Lokhandwala Complex Residents Association (SNLCRA) organized the Times of India Surabhi Spring Fest, celebrating the arrival of Basant- the Indian Spring season. The venue was in the heart of the prestigious Lokhandwala Complex where the three-day event took place between 11th to the 13th of April, 2008. This cultural extravaganza showcased Arts, Craft, Music, Dance and Cuisine from all over India woven around the theme of the advent of spring. The festival included participation from Tourism Depts. across the country including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Assam. Several craftsmen and Master Craftsmen displayed their masterpieces in the various stalls provided. The grand finale of the event featured a spectacularly soul-stirring performance by none other than Hans Raj Hans, the world famous Sufi, Folk, and Pop singer from Punjab.

Indiyeah (2006) (Click on title view photos)
Indiyeah 2006 was a fun-filled celebration of 'India in Transition' bringing the best of crafts, exquisite cuisines, performances and special events to the heart of Mumbai. The event was held at the Bandra Reclamation Grounds generating tremendous footfalls and a whopping response. The event was inaugurated by the Dutt family with a tribute to the late Shri Sunil Dutt. Several Master Craftsmen took place in the event along with a variety of stalls displaying fusion designs and lifestyle products. The audience rocked to the tunes of several International performances including the Tribhangi Dance Troupe from South Africa, as well as Greg Ellis, the American percussionist. Other special performances included Qawwalis by the renowned Niazi Brothers, as well as shows by famed performers such as Usha Uthup, Vasundhara Das and several folk performance groups.

A FOLK ART & FILM FESTIVAL - Changing images1 of India through Folk Arts and Contemporary Cinema

International Workshop on Documentary Film Making