Learning from Puran Dhaka is coming again with research, talk, architecture exhibition, puppets, and performance art from November 26 to December 2nd. The events are as such follows-

 

Research in Old Dhaka 

(Researchers only)

26 Nov – 28 Nov, 2023

Venue: Old Dhaka

Research participants:

• Lamothe Sylvain
• Luis Lopez
• Marc Bourdier
• Monica Lebrao Sendra
• Marc Barni
• Mathieu Lucas

 

Exhibition: “River Heritage: Learning from Puran Dhaka” 

(open to all)

5.00pm, 28 Nov, 2023

Venue: Hamidur Rahman Cultural Centre, Zinzira, Keraniganj, Dhaka

The exhibition showcases the creations of architecture students from the living exhibition “Learning from Puran Dhaka” in february, 2023.

 

Talk: “Seine and Buriganga: From River to City”; 

(open to all)

5.30pm, 01 DEC, 2023

Venue: Café la Véranda, Alliance Française de Dhaka

Join us for a captivating talk entitled “Seine and Buriganga: From River to City” at Café la Véranda, Alliance Française de Dhaka, on 1 December 2023, at 5:30 pm.

 

Explore the synergy between rivers and cities as researchers from France and Bangladesh delve into critical themes:

Rivers and cities: Unraveling the intricate relationship shaping urban landscape, discovering rivers’ vital role in sustaining urban life

Urbanisation: Tracing cities’ evolution along river banks.

Professions: Understanding how rivers influence the livelihoods of those dwelling on their shores

River pollution: Addressing the pressing issue of river pollution and its environmental impact.

Future of Buriganga: A glimpse into the possibilities and challenges ahead.

Open to all, this insightful discussion promises to broaden our perspectives on the dynamic interplay between rivers and the cities they nurture. Let us come together for an evening of knowledge, exchange, and envisioning a sustainable future for our beloved Buriganga.

 

Puppet show: “Abak Jolpan”; 

(open to all)

04.00 pm, 02 DEC, 2023

Venue: Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA), 07 Weisghat, Kotwali, Dhaka

Written by – Sukumar Ray

Performed by- Jolputul Puppets

 

Performance: “GAANER KOLI – MADE IN PURAN DHAKA”; 

(open to all)

5.15pm, 02 DEC, 2023

Venue: Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA), 07 Weisghat, Kotwali, Dhaka

 

Video Installation and Performance Art by Ramona and Gale with a group of students of Pathshala South Asian Media Institute.

Pathashala Students:

Jaed malek anonno

Saif Alam Nabil

Rushmila Hossain Rashpi

Apon Biswas

Pinaki Nath

Shoaib Hossain Bappy