The festival season is here and Pondicherry has a lot to offer in the two weeks before Deepavali- lifestyle exhibitions where you can shop for clothes, accessories and gifts under one roof, multiple course sumptuous French dinners, theatre performances and craft workshops.
This list will expand as more events are added in October .
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For Shopaholics :
OUR EVENT OF THE SEASON: UTSAV 2021
Why? Covid- 19 has taken a toll on businesses- small and large, global and local. We have always advocated supporting local businesses. Utsav’ 21 gives you a chance to support 16+ women entrepreneurs from Pondicherry . Show up and shop for something local , handmade or sourced by the savvy women of Pondy.
What you will find : Exclusive sarees, kurtas, readymade blouses, tunics, handcrafted footwear, hair accessories, jewellery, lamps, home decor, laptop sleeves, bedcovers, bags, gift boxes, skincare, soaps, organic beauty products, terracotta, sweets and baked goods.
Where: Hotel Atithi
When : October 22, 23: 10.30 am – 8.30 p.m
Entry free. More details
For Foodies:
You can always find a buttery croissant or a satisfying ratatouille any day of the week in Pondicherry. But what about a full course French meal with signature delicacies ? Goût de France, the annual French gastronomy event held globally, has three Pondicherry restaurants participating this year. Try their menu inspired by the Centre-Loire Valley Region of France.
Details : Le Dupleix, The Residency Towers and Villa Shanti
Looking for Diwali sweets that are home-made with high quality ingredients ?
For Theatre Buffs :
Want to catch a live performance after endless hours of Netflix and zoom calls ? Feel your life could do with a dose of drama?
Check out Chennai Art Theatre’s ‘What Happened’ an autobiographical performance of a series of events seen through the eyes of a father at Indianostrum Theatre on October 23 or attend the Auroville Theatre Group’s production ‘ The Elephant Man’ on the last weekend of October. Inspired by a true 19th century story of a man despised and ridiculed for his appearance, the play portrays how he “not only reclaims his humanity, but transforms the lives of those he touches.” Admission Free.
ADD SOME BUZZ TO YOUR WEEKEND WITH CRAFT BEERS AT PONDICHERRY : LIVE MUSIC ON WEEKENDS
For DIY Lovers
Why not spend a few hours creating something ? Try an art or craft workshop at Pondy or Auroville. Take an art workshop at Tasmai art gallery like clay modelling or sign up for the first in a series of workshops by the Crafts Council of Puducherry and make some diyas and candles in the courtyard of a heritage building !
Get a quick glimpse all the events ( events are added as announced but automatically disappear once they are over )
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