New Delhi, March 21, 2025: InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, commenced its 10-day exhibition, ‘Tangible Conversations, Intangible Heritage’ at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. The launch event celebrated and felicitated the contributions of individuals who have made remarkable strides in preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural legacy. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ms. Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson, InterGlobe Foundation, and Dr. Monica Banerjee, Head of InterGlobe Foundation.
The evening unfolded with a panel discussion on “Cultural Continuity: Conserving, Mapping, Documenting Heritage” featuring esteemed panelists Laila Tyabji (Chairperson and Founder Member, DASTKAR), Soity Banerjee (Journalist & Responsible Tourism Strategist), Tara Sharma (Director, Jungwa Foundation), and was moderated by Ratish Nanda (CEO, Aga Khan Trust for Culture). The discussion underscored the significance of cultural continuity in fostering a sense of belonging and pride among communities, and the collective responsibility we share in preserving our cultural legacy for future generations.
The ‘Tangible Conversations, Intangible Heritage’ initiative showcases the noteworthy work of cultural enthusiasts, scholars, and practitioners as they delve into the various facets of India’s rich cultural legacy. This 10-day exhibition features an array of photographs, photo essays, and installations, all highlighting the diverse heritage of the country. It serves as the annual showcase for the ‘InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships’, which has been instrumental in providing a platform for individuals from various fields to explore previously undocumented aspects of Indian heritage through the medium of articles and photographs.
Open to the public from March 21 to March 30, 2025, from 11 am to 7 pm, at Sunken Gardens, Sunder Nursery, the exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of India’s past. It focuses on society, tangible heritage, and intangible heritage as the three core pillars of cultural preservation and underscores InterGlobe Foundation’s unwavering commitment to strengthening these by engaging local communities, mapping cultural assets, and preserving heritage sites across the country.
Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson, InterGlobe Foundation, said, “Through the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships, we aim to empower individuals to explore and document these often-hidden narratives,stories, traditions, and craftsmanship, ensuring that our built heritage is celebrated and preserved for future generations. ‘Tangible Conversations, Intangible Heritage,’ our annual exhibition celebrates the remarkable work of our selected Fellows. We believe that by supporting these passionate individuals, we can ignite a broader conversation about the importance of heritage preservation and inspire communities to take an active role in protecting their cultural identity.”
InterGlobe Foundation is committed to its vision of building pride in communities through providing sustainable livelihoods, conserving the environment, and promoting the heritage and culture of our country. It partners with organisations that are committed to conserving history by implementing structural restoration at India’s famous landmarks. Some of its major initiatives include the conservation and cultural revival of Abdur Rahim Khan-I-Khanan’s mausoleum in Delhi, the cultural mapping and documentation of fourteen cities under My City My Heritage campaign, the restoration of ‘Indra Kund’ stepwell in Delwara, the tile restoration of Qutb Shah’s Mausoleum, and Heritage Fellowships.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
