Saturday, December 29, 2012

Neighbourhood Museum, Shadi Khampur is now open!

Now open! This is to announce the Neighbourhood Museum of the local history of Shadi Khampur, at Studio Safdar. All those in Delhi -- and those travelling here during the next 3 weeks -- do visit the museum. The museum will be open till 21 Jan, daily, 12 noon to 7 pm (except 1 Jan, when we are closed). 

There are also events that explore the many histories of Delhi. The first of these is an illustrated talk entitled 'Water Ways' by Sohail Hashmi, on Friday 4th Jan, 6.00 p.m. Looking at the Seven Cities of Delhi, how they met their requirements of water, the contribution made by the drainage system of the Jamuna and other traditional sources of water in meeting these requirements. Lessons we can draw for the present. The talk is the first in a series of events that accompanies the Neighbourhood Museum, Shadi Khampur, set up in Studio Safdar, which remains open till 21st Jan, 12 noon to 7 p.m. daily (except on 1st Jan).

Sohail Hashmi studied Geography, worked with the CPI (M), made documentaries, conducts heritage walks, writes, travels, cooks -- and talks about all of these.

Best wishes for the new year,


Some stories on the Neighbourhood Museum are here:
http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/TijTpmMIFxKuGjllcemnYM/Delhis-Belly--West-side-story.html?facet=print

Studio Safdar and May Day Bookstore and Café
2254/2A Shadi Khampur, New Ranjit Nagar, New Delhi 110008
Metro: Shadipur. Directions: Shadipur metro – Satyam Cinema – cycle ricksha – ‘Biyaasi number’ – May Day board next to DMS booth.
Email: cafemayday@gmail.com or studiosafdar@gmail.com. Phone (only on event days): 011 2570 9456.
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