For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Pholwen Toer (Blooming Buds), that will engage sixth to seventh-grade students from the International Educational Institute, in Braripora Bonakoot village, Bandipora, Kashmir UT, connecting them to the local histories, heritage and cultural expressions of the region. The project uniquely involves local artists practising Papier Mache and Bhaand Pather as mentors and facilitators fostering a sense of pride and ownership among the younger generation. The outcome of the project will be a public performance and an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, printing, material, exhibition and performance.
