Described by Mark Twain as "the land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and poverty, of palaces and havelis, of tigers and elephants, the cobra and the jungle, the country of a hundred nations and hundred tongues, of a thousand religions and two million gods," India is nothing, if not diverse. That diversity - the variety of settings and the spirit of accommodation in which so many distinct cultures live side by side - makes India's national identity as unique and fascinating as any on Earth. It is only in India that five thousand year old social norms, ritual conventions and artistic traditions comfortably coexist with the most modern achievements of science and technology. This spring, The School of Architecture is hosting the "Discover India Exhibition" which is designed to provide information about this fascinating country and its art, architecture and culture. Explore photographs of the historic monuments of India, colorful textiles, paintings, sculpture and artifacts in various exhibits: surely it will provide feast to your eyes and oh, do not forget to stop by at the Interfaith Temple where incense, lamps and flowers stimulate your senses and provide peace of mind! This exhibition will also provide an opportunity for you all to experience the Indian Bazaar where spices sizzle and mouthwatering treats await you and music and dance may raise your heartbeat or two! We invite you to join us in this tantalizing journey where all your senses will be challenged!

The Exhibition opens on Monday, March 13, 2006. The festivities will start with the Indian Bazaar opening at 4:00 P.M. and Indian Entertainment Stage at 4:30 P.M. The Indian bazaar and the entertainment stage will be setup in the Hale Hall front courtyard; the main exhibition will be in the Hale Hall architecture gallery.

If you can't make it on the opening day, the exhibition will be open until April 11 but you will miss the hustle -bustle of the India bazaar and the entertainment provided by our performers.

  
Monday, March 13, 2006 - April 11, 2006
School of Architecture, Hale Hall 4-7 pm: Opening of "Discover India Exhibition" and bazaar
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 George T. Madison Hall, Rm. 105 6 pm: Film screening; Gandhi
Thursday, March 16, 2006 Student Center, Rm. 223 7 pm: Lecture - "The Economy of India" Anita Pennathur, Florida Atlantic University
Monday, March 20, 2006 International Student Office, Tolliver Hall 12 pm: Brown bag lunch Mitch Kern, Assistant Professor of Photography
March 20, 2006-April 20, 2006 Tolliver Gallery (2nd floor, west end) 4-5 pm: Opening of photo exhibition by Mitch Kern "Faces of India" and reception
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
George T. Madison Hall, Rm. 105 6 pm: Film screening; Sholay
Friday, March 24, 2006
Howard Auditorium 7 pm: Performance - "Music of India" Stephen Slawek, University of Texas at Austin Pranesh Khan, accompanist 8:30 pm: Reception
Monday, March 27, 2006 International Student Office, Tolliver Hall 12 pm: brown bag lunch Tamara Powell, Assistant Professor of English
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
George T. Madison Hall, Rm. 105 6 pm: film screening; Devdas Thursday,
March 30, 2006
Student Center, Rm. 223 7 pm: Lecture - "Literature of India" Deepika Bahri, Emory University

Monday, April 3, 2006
International Student Office, Tolliver Hall 12 pm: brown bag lunch Vibhavari Jani, Assistant Professor of Interior Design
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
George T. Madison Hall, Rm. 105 6 pm: film screening; Rang De Basanti
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Student Center, Rm. 223 7 pm: Lecture - "India and Pakistan" Timothy Hoyt, Naval War College
Monday, April 10, 2006
International Student Office, Tolliver Hall 12 pm: brown bag lunch Dr. Sumeet Dua, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Main floor of the Student Center 4-7 pm: International Student Association Food and Cultural Festival