SoCultures Magazine 2018 Vol 1 | Page 16

SoCultures October 2018 An extraordinary exchange event between the two countries, it’s about coming together of both the countries to create, innovate and partner towards a progressive and sustainable future. The events were organized all over India in over thirty cities across twenty states and territories. It saw exuberant synergy of friendship with all the cultural and educational dialogues with performances, debates, seminars and exhibitions and other innovative initiatives.” Art in public spaces How can art and cultures become a more powerful impact-driven movement? “We are coordinating with the culture ministry of France to organize a seminar in 2019 about how to develop together policy, strategy, association to make use of public spaces to display art. For many in India feel that going to the art exhibitions, museums is not for them It’s not their taste. That’s why we organize Bonjour India exhibitions in outside spaces too. Delhi scene is changing and in other cities as well. People are appreciating arts and cultures. And public display of arts will bring people together. We are not the best but we work innovatively. Definitely we are entering into a new era.. The initiative will ensure that people are not deprived of education, culture.” Heritage Indo French Heritage “France is one of the most sought after countries in tourism…people find its cultural ambience and stories intriguing and heritage fascinating. And we have several ways to preserve our legacy. Like there is lottery based crowd funding, government, corporate initiatives to revive heritage structures. But India, in comparison is not making those much needed big efforts. Indo- 16 | P a g e