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by Rohan Kapur | 03-11-2014 21:12
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Last weekend, on 31-Oct-14, a Rangoli showcase was organized in Dubai on the auspicious occasion of Diwali festival. Rangoli is a folk art from India in which patterns are created on the floor in living rooms or courtyards using materials such as colored rice, dry flour, colored sand or flower petals.
They are meant to be sacred welcoming areas for the guests & relatives. The ancient symbols have been passed on through the ages, from each generation to the next, thus keeping both the art form & the tradition alive. This time the theme of the showcase was Conserve Environment.
The participants were expected to create patterns depicting their concern for environment & to showcase their respective talents accordingly. This was an exciting opportunity for me to spread the message of conserving environment through the medium of Art. I formed a team of my family friends & joined this celebration.
The showcase was a thoroughly planned event. The Rangoli was to be made on Floor. They fixed 4X4 sheet of paper on the floor & instructed us to keep the surroundings tidy as the space was to be handed over clean to the authorities after the event. All pattern were to be made on the sheet only.
There were 21 participants and I found all very creative with the idea of conserve environment. I used colored sand and recycled CDs to make an image of a Peacock. We painted the CDs with water colors, decorated them & made our presentation.
When the Rangoli patterns were ready, the area was opened to the public. Hundreds of people have gathered to look at the beautiful art work with messages about conserving environment written in various artistic ways. People used rice, flowers, disposable spoons, Tree leaves, Earthen Lamps, etc. The messages depicted were: Save Earth, Say No to Plastics, Reduce. Reuse, Recycle, Each Drop Matters, Reduce Pollution, Go Green Keep Clean, Plant Trees. The shapes were different, ideas were unique but the crux of the message was one.
This proved, once again, that people of UAE are environmentally aware & conscious of taking care of mother earth.
By the medium of Tunza Eco-Generation I am sharing an excellent creation of art by UAE with the message of Conserve Environment.
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16 Comments
Thank you for sharnig, Rohan Kapur
Posted 27-11-2014 08:53
Nice your post.. excellent the work the ambassador
Posted 27-11-2014 05:51
@ Jekk, Thanks for your warm comments. The competition area was literally the burst of colors, imagination & beauty. I enjoyed & learned a lot that day.
Posted 12-11-2014 19:55
A picture says a thousand word. This is actually a good program...letting the imagination burst and talent to be showcased by the youth is very effective a a way of expressing the love and concern for the environment.
Posted 10-11-2014 17:59
@ Bindu, Thanks For your comments. The tips are for all of us to share on this wonderful platform.
Welcome to Tunza Eco-Gen Forum.
Posted 05-11-2014 15:41
@ Mary, Thanks For your comments. Waste management is an art. Thanks for the praise.
Posted 05-11-2014 15:35
@ Azieh, Thanks For your comments & inspirations.
Posted 05-11-2014 15:34
@ Arushi, Thanks For your warm comments. Yes, the idea was to mix culture with environment. I'm humbled by your remarks.
Posted 05-11-2014 15:33
@Christy, Thanks For your warm comments. Indian tradition is to conserve the environment. The customs are normally eco-friendly. I'm thankful to my family to help me understanding these customs.
Posted 05-11-2014 15:30
@ Rahul, Tradition & Environment both are important. Thanks For your comments
Posted 05-11-2014 15:28
Great Rangoli and wonderful way of disseminating conservation tips. Well done Rohan :)
Posted 05-11-2014 13:01
You've created a beautiful piece of the art Rohan, well done to you and to your family! Who would have thought that junks can be used to convey a message on junk consciousness/ waste management.
Posted 04-11-2014 20:36
Its was a beautiful event.you reminder us that culture is part of our environment.Great Eco-ideas and designs.
Posted 04-11-2014 17:59
Thank you for beautiful pictures and amazing art pieces shared through your report, Rohan. Peacock made from discarded Cds indeed look awesome. Great. Its like caring for culture , tradition and environment-all in one go.
Posted 04-11-2014 15:15
Great, Rohan! Your peacock is really beautiful. It reminded of the latest Diwali lights made of used CDs :) They were also beautiful. I learn lots of Indian traditional way to care the environment through you. Thank you for the wonderful article including beautiful pictures of the Rangoli!
Posted 04-11-2014 09:43
Beautiful way to conserve environment and our rangoli tradition
Well done Rohan
Posted 03-11-2014 22:54