India Day 1 – An Omen
When I tell people in England that I’m going to India, they always seem to say something like: ‘You must love it.’ And after a pause: ‘When were you last there?’ Their implication, I reckon, is that India is changing fast and the India I knew may no longer be around.
Ali Pretty’s interview with the Thames Festival Trust
Before Ali Pretty went to India, she was interviewed by the Thames Festival Trust about the Silk River Project.
The Telegraph
A Celebration of Rivers. We’re delighted that a wonderful article has been published about Silk River in the Telegraph (India) today. This article was written by Bruce Bucknell, the British deputy high commissioner in Kolkata.
Silk River India walk starts today!
Today we begin our adventure down the Hooghly with Silk River India!
Silk River India starts tomorrow!
Our bags are packed, we’re ready to go! Silk River participants and team members from India & UK have boarded the Lalgola Express to Murshidabad, West Bengal and we’re on our way!
Press coverage – Indian walk starts in 2 days!
Press coverage – Indian walk starts in 2 days! We’re very excited that the Silk River India walk will start in just 2 days time! The UK team have landed in Kolkata, with flags, flag poles and lots of enthusiasm, and the Indian team have been busy planning to get everything ready…
New Silk River Film by Mandakini Menon
Here is a beautiful new film by Mandakini Menon who captured footage from the UK section of the Silk River walk. This will give you a small taste of what to expect on the Indian walk 6-16th Dec, truly a journey of surprises!
Silk River India Press Launch Today!
Silk River India Press Launch Today! British Council India hosted the press interaction in Kolkata today, where the Silk River team explained the project and how it’s using placemaking to encourage community cohesion, teach skills, explore local history and promote health. The press event was well attended and the team…
Silk River India Walk Flyer out now!
We’re delighted to announce that the Silk River India Walk flyer is out now! Download yours here, or read it on the website.
Silk River India Walk – Artists Weekend 8-10th Dec
Join us for an an immersive weekend experience soaking in the heritage and the magic of the Hooghly River, as the Silk River scrolls whisper their stories and secrets!
Indian artists are invited to this exchange with 15 visiting artists from the UK.
