Eco-maniacs’ extravaganza

As we gear up to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, it's time to get some in-depth gyaan on the issue

As we gear up to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, it's time to get some in-depth gyaan on the issue

The EcoFestival by Kriti, a development researchgroup, aims to spread some knowledge on environment related issues keeping in mind the upcoming World Environment Day.

"Our aim is to bring together the different components which contribute towards a healthy environment," says Aanchal Kapur, founder and team leader, of the organisation. Here's what the do has in store.

Plenty on your platter: The two-day festival which starts today brings together an EcoHaat; EcoArt; EcoReels; EcoTalk, EcoRhythms and even a small EcoCafe.

This includes Prakriti a contemporary dance performance by the In Step Dance Company, EcoArt workshops and Glaciers and Earthy installations by artists like Enrico Fabian and Pratibha Pandey.
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This apart, you can also look forward to the interactions with well-known naturalists like Ranjit Lal, and catch a glimpse of the documentary Kosi Katha by Jharna Anurag Singh.
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For all the music lovers out there, the music by Nikhil Mawkin and Clarence Gonsalves will keep them hooked.

Shop green: For those looking to shop to their hearts' content, there is a plethora of options available.

You can take your pick from jute and cane, cotton clothing, handmade paper stationary, organic food and herbs, green books, films, posters, music and eco-bins. Finally, the EcoCafu00e9 makes sure that you eat the right kind of food for a healthy living.

EcoFestival
When: Today and tomorrow
From: 11 am to 8 pm
Where: American Centre, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Entry: Free (Carry a photo identity card)
For more information: Ring: 011-26027845/ 26033088
Visit: www.krititeam.blogspot.com