Silk River – Final Report Feb 2018

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8 The planning of the entire route and how all 10 days linked to each other was a remarkable achievement between Gordon Parker – London LDWA and Jo Beal. The collaboration between artists and walk leaders was brilliant and these relationships will be encouraged to develop in future projects. A few quotes from those that walked: • I was blown away by the energy, inclusivity and the richness of the whole event. • I think the school engagement was really important as was allowing locals to really be involved in all sections of the project. • I like the stories about Barking, and how it used to be. Tilbury Cruise Terminal 22 nd Sept 2017 “We felt that the main success of the project was the way the young people really engaged with the historic and political aspects of the sites within which they performed. The walk on the day went really well and we came away from the experience feeling a real sense of community and achievement.” ‘A’ Team Arts, Tower Hamlets Total participants in the UK school projects alone were in excess of 330 children, along with staff and teachers. Additional activity The initial grant and proposal for the project plan grew and led to many additional events and new artworks including these below. Further enquiries for touring the silks are being explored. Additional events and new commissions • Steve Shaw documentary Film • BFI Film Screening • A new poem by Shane Solanki • Diwali Trafalgar Square • Kew Gardens Exhibition • Mandakini Menon’s Film • Southend Exhibition (March 2018) Diwali, Trafalgar Square Kew Exhibition Steve Shaw Film Screening Mandakini Menon’s film
9 India Walking Festival The India walk took place 6-16th Dec 2017 from Azimganj (Murshidabad) to the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata. 18 participants travelled from the UK to take part, most were connected to someone who had been part of the UK leg of the journey, creating a real sense of connection between the two countries. Itinerary 7 Dec – Azimganj/Murshidabad 8 Dec - Krishnanagar 9 Dec - Chandannagar 10 Dec - Barrackpore/Serampore 11 Dec - Tagore’s House/Kurmatouli 12 Dec - Burrabazaar 13 Dec - Howrah 14 Dec - Kidderpore 15 Dec - Batanagar 16 Dec - Botanical Gardens / Victoria Memorial Finale Visit to Ashis Bagchi’s studio Krishnanagar Pride and Identity The India walk was a very different experience than that of the UK in many ways, though overall it had the same effect of engaging communities in something they had never experienced before, and in all cases there was a huge sense of pride in taking part in Silk River and the fact that a delegation of foreigners chose to visit and interact these little known places meant a great deal. As in the UK, the opportunity for all participants to come together at the finale, created a sense of a collective identity. It has also led to an intention to follow up this initiative. In West Bengal we feel the journey has just begun. Heritage: There was a very strong connection made in Azimganj through MHDS and in particular the Dhodoria family. We made a strong link to the Heritage sector, with international ICOMOS delegates from all over the world. This continued as we visited families in their palaces and estates at Cossimbazaar, Balakhana and Krishnanagar. It was great to have such a personal connection, we all learnt a great deal about the history from a different perspective than we would have on a more official tour. It has opened up a dialogue for a potential Silk River Tour for future visitors.
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