Red Earth presents "In Search of Bittooras: A Village Walk" Explore village life at the periphery of the city as part of 1100 Walks Initiative, Meeting at PVR Saket Ticket Window > 11am on 26th January 2012

Time : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm0

Entry : 
Registration Details: Contribute Rs. 1100/‐ per person(includes transport)
Please pre-register. Contact Himanshu Verma / 41671100 / himanshu@redearthindia.com

Venue : 
Meeting Point: Ticket window, PVR Saket, 11 am
Ending Point: PVR Saket, 7 pm
Venue Info : Map | Nearest Metro Station - 'Malviya Nagar' (Yellow Line) Exit Gate - 3

Mode of Commuting : Walk / Wheels / Ox Cart

Event Details :  Red Earth presents 'In Search of Bittooras: A Village Walk' Explore village life at the periphery of the city…
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.

Itinerary & Places Visited :
11 am: Leave for Mandi village on the outskirts of Delhi
12 noon – 2 pm: Explore the village and bitooras. Lunch.
3 pm: Walks ends at PVR Saket
This walk was originally conceived by UK based artist Andrew Burton.

Background : This is an Inaugural walk as part of 1100 Walks initiative by Red Earth India.
1100 Walks is an exploration and celebration of Delhi, one of the most historic living cities of the world. Many cities, centuries and cultures come together to create the dynamic city of contemporary Delhi, and 1100 Walks takes you on a discovery of this multi-layered fabric. Our walks are conceptual, experiential and take you to the heart of Delhi; Innovatively, Intimately, Passionately…
Website : 1100walks.com

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Red Earth presents "In Search of Bittooras: A Village Walk" Explore village life at the periphery of the city as part of 1100 Walks Initiative, Meeting at PVR Saket Ticket Window > 11am on 26th January 2012 Red Earth presents "In Search of Bittooras: A Village Walk" Explore village life at the periphery of the city as part of 1100 Walks Initiative, Meeting at PVR Saket Ticket Window > 11am on 26th January 2012 Reviewed by DelhiEvents on Thursday, January 26, 2012 Rating: 5

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