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Cultural Revival Programme |
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The Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti is a custodian of 700 years of a living cultural heritage. That this legacy encompasses secular and inter-faith cultural traditions makes it even more valuable in today’s context. Consequently, conservation efforts in the area have to go beyond restoration of tangible assets to revive and preserve traditional music, art, crafts and festivals. The project aims to integrate the community with its cultural heritage by making its revival and preservation inclusive to the community’s economic and social interests.
Awareness amongst the youth is being generated regarding the historical monuments located in the basti through a range of activities such as theatre, painting and craft workshops, walks etc. In addition, the information is being used to develop heritage trails and to train heritage volunteers from the basti on carrying out walks through the precinct.
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A film on the festival of Basant developed by the Sair-E-Nizamuddin group |
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Current Initiatives |
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The aim of the programme is to revitalize the area through a cultural revival programme working with the youth and other members of the local community in developing and implementing the programme.
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Cultural Mapping |
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An extensive documentation of heritage sites, cultural traditions and festivals of Nizamuddin Basti was conducted which will serve as a valuable resource for monitoring the state of the heritage. It will enable the development of urban design guidelines in consonance with local history and heritage and facilitate income generation and heritage education activities.
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Aalam-E-Khusrau Programme |
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The cultural revival initiative seeks to revitalise the practise of Qawwali to make it both valid and economically viable. Documentation of the oral tradition of Qawwali, including its present status and future, is being done through interviews and discussions with qawwal families associated with the Dargah. Interviews and studio recordings for an audio archive and CD has already begun.
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The art of Paper-Cutting |
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The initiative helped set up ‘Noor’, a self help group of women for the marketing and promotion of paper-cutting products. These will also be displayed and sold through a souvenir shop at Humayun’s Tomb.
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Apni Basti Mela |
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Aga Khan Trust for Culture in association with the Ministry of Culture presents a series of events celebrating the culture and history of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti - A Living Heritage. The Mela comprises of following activities: 1. Basti Walk: Meander through Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti’s history as it stands woven in the architecture and the culture of the place. Time : 10:30 am Date: 18-November, 2011. 2. Sufi Trail: Guided rickshaw tour to the local serene and unexplored sufi shrines. Time : 3:30 pm. (Limited – please register early) Date: 18-November, 2011. Meeting Point: Shiv Mandir Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti 3. Ghazal Recital by Ustad Aslam Khan at Chaunsath Khamba Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti Time : 6.00pm - 8.00pm Date : 19-November 2011. 4. Food Court : With delicious local cuisine...at Central Park, Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti Time : 12.30pm - 5.00pm Date : 18-19 November 2011. Events are open to all For Inquiry: Call 011 4070 0718
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Child Awareness Programme |
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The purpose of this initiative has been to educate and integrate the future stakeholders, i.e. the children of the Basti with their cultural and historical heritage. Children oriented activities like competitions, workshops and outings are regularly organised to educate and connect the children to their surroundings.
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