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Lakshmipat Singhania Academy (2024 CyberFair Project ID 8754)
India, Kolkata
Official Status: Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 8. Local Music and Art Forms

We estimate 40 student(s) from 11 to 18 will work on this entry.

Description of Our Community: Kolkata, the city of joy, is one of the biggest homes to culture in India. The city is known for its enthusiastic approach towards festivals and tradition. Despite the various castes and communities that dwell here, the city projects a picture of sheer harmony and joy. In Kolkata, you find solace, peace and your true calling. Whether it be the old age community living together celebrating Durga Puja like a strong knit family, or the Anglo Indian community in Bow Barracks decorating their homes on Christmas to show the world their culture still lives. Whether it be the Potter community of Kumartuli toiling in the sun to give the world the most exquisite ceramic pots or the fishermen in Babughat working all day for the fishes that define the city's cuisine. Kolkata has almost different worlds within itself, and you see them blend when we celebrate. Be it a cricket match or the FIFA World Cup, you'll always find a lane decorated with flags, even if it might not belong to our own country. Such is the passion here and such are the lives we lead. The city has the sweetest dialect and even sweeter people. And it all lies in the mutual feeling of finding it our home. At Lakshmipat Singhania Academy (LSA) we learn how to interact with local communities and celebrate each of them. It is a true privilege to live among such rich cultures and LSA not only helps us recognize its importance but also encourages us to help those communities. Together, we aim to bring change for those who live near our homes as well as hearts.

Project Description: In the fabric of a society, lies the vibrant thread of community and culture. If home is to the heart, then local culture is to the society, serving as the beating pulse of well-being. Kolkata, rightly called the City of Joy, keeps music, art and literature, very close to its heart. A stalwart who made the City of Joy more joyous would be Sukumar Ray, the master of Bengali nonsense literature. As we continue to navigate the complexities of the modern world, Sukumar Ray's whimsical creations remind us to embrace the beauty of the nonsensical and find solace in his creativity, be it with wordplay, humour or linguistic quirks! This digital wonderland is a realm like no other, where words dance playfully and imagination knows no bounds, enchanting readers of eight to eighty! This treasure trove of nonsense verse celebrates the centenary of Sukumar Ray’s Abol Tabol, with analysis and expert comment by various luminaries, Abol Tabol and the Western literary circle, creative interpretations through Lakshmipat Singhania Academy and Kolkata’s tribute to the legend among many others. Let us embark upon a pun riddled-fun fiddled journey where logic takes a back seat, and the whimsical reigns supreme as Abol Tabol becomes a canvas upon which thoughts are painted with hues of delight, laughter, and everything in between.

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