April 18: Book Launch: Perfume – the Story of a Murder by Patrick Süskind Perfume, written by Patrick Süskind, is one of the most successful books ever written by a German. It has been translated into 46 languages and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. The book will be presented by Mr. Stefan Balzter, DAAD lecturer in Chennai (at Goethe-Institute, 6.00 p.m.).
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April 16-17: Residential Camp. Activities include pottery and table mat weaving, treasure hunt, traditional games, crab hunt, learning of folk dance of Tamil Nadu, Snake Hunt, T shirt printing using stencil, Theatre Art. Fees: Rs. 1750 inclusive of food, accommodation, material and conveyance (at DakshinaChitra).
April 25: One-day Activity Camp. Children in the age group of 7 12 years are eligible. Activities include Guided tour of DakshinaChitra, pottery & Table mat weaving, T-Shirt Printing, Theatre art, Traditional games, Treasure Hunt. Fees Rs. 500 inclusive of lunch and snacks, material and conveyance (at DakshinaChitra).
For details on these camps and to register, contact Madras Craft Foundation: 24462435/ 24918943 or Ms. Lakshmi 9841777779.
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