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Magical yet ordinary to the casual eye, the Pondicherry city harbours a deeper meaning and connection to the intangible realms of beauty, wisdom, tranquillity and harmony. This has led Pondicherry to become a universal platform for positive inner change and has inspired an inclusive, collective and inspiring evolution towards a future, long foreseen by the sages of Yore. The marriage of spirituality and material research is a trademark of Pondicherry’s excellence and uniqueness. On November 29th 2014, the collapse of the Marie building (Town Hall) of Pondicherry, which was built in 1870 to accommodate the offices for the Mayor of Pondicherry, led to the realization that the need to conserve and celebrate the heritage of Pondicherry is immense. A group thus emerged from the civil society called “People for Pondicherry’s Heritage” (PPH) and conceived the idea of the Pondicherry heritage festival, first of which was held in 2015 and became an annual event. The Pondicherry heritage festival is being organised by People for Pondicherry’s heritage (PPH), INTACH Pondicherry and PondyCAN.
Magical yet ordinary to the casual eye, the Pondicherry city harbours a deeper meaning and connection to the intangible realms of beauty, wisdom, tranquillity and harmony. This has led Pondicherry to become a universal platform for positive inner change and has inspired an inclusive, collective and inspiring evolution towards a future, long foreseen by the sages of Yore. The marriage of spirituality and material research is a trademark of Pondicherry’s excellence and uniqueness. On November 29th 2014, the collapse of the Marie building (Town Hall) of Pondicherry, which was built in 1870 to accommodate the offices for the Mayor of Pondicherry, led to the realization that the need to conserve and celebrate the heritage of Pondicherry is immense. A group thus emerged from the civil society called “People for Pondicherry’s Heritage” (PPH) and conceived the idea of the Pondicherry heritage festival, first of which was held in 2015 and became an annual event. The Pondicherry heritage festival is being organised by People for Pondicherry’s heritage (PPH), INTACH Pondicherry and PondyCAN.
Celebrating
Pondicherry’s Heritage
Now in its eleventh year, the Pondicherry Heritage Festival continues to celebrate the singular character of this extraordinary town and its environs. Originally conceived as a way of drawing attention to the need to conserve Pondicherry’s outstanding architectural legacy, the festival has expanded its scope to embrace all manner of intangible traditions. We boast a diverse built environment, an idyllic seaside natural setting, a rich spiritual and intellectual history, and fascinating combination of indigenous and imported cultural practices. It is the interplay of these factors that gives Pondicherry its distinctive flavor. In a world that values newness and embraces rapid, incessant change, it is increasingly challenging to appreciate old things and old ways that contribute to the richness of life. The objective of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival is to bring attention to the traditions and places we love and wish to see passed down to future generations of Pondicherrians. Once our minds are focused and our priorities are clear, we must act with passion and purpose to preserve those things that make Pondicherry unique within India and, indeed, place it among the most interesting cities of the world. The activities for the students have been the forefront since 7 years and we have had Quiz and events of Creative expression by children. There has been a tremendous response for these activities and the Team PHF had organized these program with the support of the Dept of Education Government of Puducherry. There would be events spanning a. School students b. College students in the category of Fine Arts /Visual Arts / Literary / Singing / Instrumentals / Dance REGISTRATION IS FREE and there would be both online and recorded events The recorded events would have to be sent to the specified email address The participants are requested to adhere to the deadlines.
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Sincerest apologies for the significant delay in the assessment of entries for the Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2024
Dear Parent / Teacher Please accept our sincerest apologies for the significant delay in the assessment of entries for the Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2024, held online in January 2024. We understand the frustration and inconvenience this delay may have caused. Unfortunately, we encountered unforeseen technical difficulties, specifically a critical crash of our Gmail account, which severely impacted our ability to access and process the submitted entries. We are deeply regretful for this unforeseen circumstance and the subsequent disruption it caused. We are now actively working to rectify the situation and complete the assessment process as soon as possible. In light of this unfortunate incident, we kindly request your continued support for the upcoming Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2025, scheduled to be held from January 25th to 27th. We are committed to ensuring a smoother and more efficient assessment process this year and are taking proactive measures to prevent any similar disruptions. We value your participation and contributions to the festival and sincerely hope that this unfortunate incident will not deter you from joining us again in 2025. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Regards PHF Team 2025
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