Flea Market @Bhoomi Hubba, Visthar

Symbiotics.

A short term, with a deep meaning. 

With various examples found in nature, it brings in a question on the existence of individuals - selfish, selfless or sharing? To find answers, needs a pause....

A celebration of the vibrant eco-system on Earth, Bhoomi Hubba is scheduled every year on Environment Day. Being at the clean and green venue of Visthar gives a perfect pause. The urban landscape of buildings suddenly blur into age-less trees. Grays turn green. Noises fade out, with a nature-led symphony of chirps and rustling leaves. The air suddenly feels cool. All the senses feel at home!

Before the city woke up, the venue was full of action - an "early bird" feeling! Decorations of flowers and leaves at every few steps made it welcoming. The day was planned with performances, workshops, film screenings and an exclusively curated flea market - privileged to be a part of it.

As I was setting up the stall, the wonderful announcements and songs - folk and western - proved to be the perfect companions! Audiences soon poured in - very different this time. Most of them stopped over. Admired with gleaming eyes. Smiled. A sight, which I treasure.

A school girl picking her favorite accessory.

A little girl choosing a "Strawberry" themed skirt and a "parrot" print top with her Grandma. So adorable!

Two teenage girls browsing the accessories and choosing a birthday gift. The excitement was contagious!

A Grandma choosing a gift for her one-year old grandchild - a finger puppet and a baby's name tag. Her daughter dropping in after a while and choosing a few more puppets and some accessories - surprised by the fact that her mom had purchased from the same place! After a few hours, returning again with her child, browsing the collection - a wonderful family.

Kids and adults seeming to be zoning out in a wonderland, looking at the "noise-less" windchimes and a book-character wall hanging.

A guy looking for a gift for a girlfriend - asking curious questions!

A lady adorning the recently purchased "native American-Indian" theme bracelet - encouraging two more people for a purchase!

Each visitor showered kind words and respect for the products - handmade at home! Some had a keen interest in the sustainable practices followed, process of making, the time spent in making and a curiosity to connect by picking up the visiting card and scanning the insta QR code. This audience clearly understood handmade, sustainability and kind human behavior - something quite rare.

band of beads is thankful to each and every guest for stopping by and taking home a part of the handmade world. A special mention of the wonderful host, Visthar for this thoughtful celebration. A day, reminding of symbiotics and the joy of being a tiny part of this Bhoomi.

Flea market space - a section

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Stall Poster

Event media coverage:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bhoomi-habba-returns-to-bengaluru/article71051093.ece

https://experiences.highwaydelite.com/visthar/speciality-events/bhoomi-habba-2026

https://www.festivalsfromindia.com/festival-detail/bhoomi-habba---the-earth-festival

https://www.indulgexpress.com/events/bangalore/2026/Jun/07/bhoomi-habba-2026-spotlights-community-led-climate-action-through-art-food-storytelling-and-more

https://www.karnataka.com/culture/bangalore-hubba/

Visthar Website:

https://visthar.org/bhoomi-habba/?v=13b5bfe96f3e

"The Roar and The Squeak!" at Atta Galatta

It's a great to have a partner in the world of stories. The world is understood. And celebrated. Together.

A pleasure to be back at the wonderful venue - Atta Galatta! Offering a wonderful collection of books and a dream-come-true platform for artists, this space invites creative expressions.

Scheduled on Mother's Day, my daughter and I were all set to meet the other mothers and kids! Fathers were there too! A celebration together!

"Wonderful auditorium!", I heard one of the parents say, as I sat behind the mini-stage of the puppet show. Thanks to the venue, Atta Galatta!

After the audience was seated, their excitement was in air for a glimpse of the puppet characters! A few of them attempted a peek! With perfect a sing-along songs chorus and prompts, the Lion and the mouse were in awe! 

As the curtains closed, "Mama, the lion and the mouse won't come back?" asked a curious child. The fear of parting transformed into the joy of meeting when the characters jumped off the stage! The expressions continued in the art activity that followed - now with pencils on paper, with friends! What resulted was a collective art inspiring stories! Impromptu recitals by kids were admired by each and everyone. What a wonderful world to be in!

A perfect end to the celebration:

coming up to shake hands!

band of beads would like to thank all the kids for participating in this event. A special "thank you" to all the parents for choosing to revisit the traditional stories. And, last but not the least, Atta Galatta - for giving a platform to make all this happen!

event poster

Urbanaut ticket booking platform: https://urbanaut.app/spot/the-roar-and-the-squeak-puppet-show

Atta Galatta Website: https://attagalatta.com/event_page.php?eventid=EVT1745

"Hello", Thirsty Crow @ Coro, Domlur

 

A sunny afternoon. The Thirsty Crow was all excited for a sip at Coro, co-working space - ticketing on Urbanaut.

After a very tight timeline to setup the stage, the voices of excited kids arriving in the room was a sigh of relief!

The chatter turned into silence as the crow started to interact. The kids were completely in the story and the best part is - after the show, there was still a silence! A sign, that the travel to the "Crow Land" was in progress!

Engrossed!

A puppet-making origami session followed to continue the travel! Little hands started folding coloured papers, and after a while, a bird was looking at them!

Puppet-making activity

band of beads would like to thank each and every participating child and the parents for making this imaginative re-visit a reality! The journey to our roots and back is joyous experience - every time! The kids wish to stay at the venue, even after the session is over - thanks to Coro! 

Looking forward to more memories together!

Event at Urbanaut: https://urbanaut.app/spot/hello-thirsty-crow-at-coro

Event Poster

CAC at Atta Galatta, Indranagar

A sunny Sunday afternoon. Refuge in the vibrant bookstore, in a very urban area in Bengaluru - Indranagar. Seems like a perfect combination!

The Atta Galatta bookstore entrance looks inviting! I spotted the Community Art Circle poster in the series of workshops and events! "The vector image of children in the poster would soon transform into real-life!" I thought.

Seated in the workshop space, watching the previous event of young adults wrapping up, I spotted a couple of kids entering the space - as excited as I was!

The room was a mix of books, a cafe space and workshop. This mix slowly blurred, as we entered the imagination zone. All we could see were characters, a setup and the story! The sounds of chatting almost disappeared when the pencils were in action on paper. The magic of expression had taken over - worth a capture!

 An hour later, all of us had a story in hand - both visual and in written! All excited to share these, we were amazed at how different each one was! 

band of beads would like to thank the kids and the parents, captured the "silent" process and made the hot afternoon seem like a gentle breeze. A special "thankyou" to Atta Galatta for hosting the workshop. An afternoon well-spent!

Event poster

Event details:

UB: https://urbanaut.app/spot/the-community-art-circle-wonders-of-team-work

AG: https://attagalatta.com/event_page.php?eventid=EVT1746

CAC at Beku Cafe, JP Nagar

A beautiful cafe in the verdant neighborhood of JP Nagar, Bengaluru. Adding to this is a treasure - a bookstore. And, right at the entrance are a range of options for getting together in the community. Books, food and arts - a combination hard to resist!

Event Poster at the Beku Bookstore entrance

The workshop space is as inviting as the cafe and the bookstore. The ageless tree, right outside the window added to the charm.

A welcoming green sight!

It was time for the Community Art Circle workshop to begin. The friendly, expressive and excited young pre-teens were ready to board the commute for an imaginative ride! Chatting turned into silence. A silence, where the minds wandered in a wonderland! It was now time to let the world see it all - through the ever-friendly companions, paper and pencil! A few strokes, a bit of pencil sharpening and a little erasing later - resulted in a unique capture of each mind!

Sometimes, its a wonder how kids surprise by their creations. In a world of AI, where text/audio prompts generate images and text; these kids seem rather naturally blessed!

Animated imagination!

band of beads would like to extend gratitude for this joyous day - Beku for being the welcoming host, the participating kids for being there and their parents for the heart-warming feedback. Your request for more has been noted! Looking forward!

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Event listing on Urbanaut: https://urbanaut.app/spot/community-art-circle

CAC Poster at Beku

Sensing Local

Going local is a feeling. 

A feeling, to experience blending.

A feeling, to understand the roots of a system.

A feeling, which can only be experienced first hand!

Colourful fabrics with diverse patterns and materials. Colourful beads in different sizes and materials. New additions in findings and threads - becoming the surprise element! All this selected from HUGE quantities - a world so big to explore!

Adding to this ambience, are the eateries ageing with time - yet, having the same essence. Narrow lanes transform into a cricket playground for the children. Heat getting shadowed by the excited crowds on the streets. Vehicles getting panic-struck to make a way! Nostalgia revived!

Arrival using the local public transport system - a local wholesale market - fresh raw materials! Results? A virtual memory file in a physical human brain! A blank page with a whole new set of ingredients, inspiring new creations!

It feels privileged to experience this first-hand since over a decade! Every visit is definitely a memory - passed on in every handmade band of beads creation. Self-selected raw materials which best suit the expression gives wings to an artist. Can this really be mass-made? A dilemma, which intrigues.

CAC @Bhoomi Santhe

Lush greenery for all the senses - that's Bhoomi Santhe!  

On entering the Bhoomi Network/College/Prakriya campus, there's a sudden pause - the sound of birds, a glimpse of the organic farming practices, drinking water stored in earthen/metal pots, traditional structures that require no additional lighting or cooling... - a perfect pause in an urban setup. Adding to this is an organic produce market, directly from the Bhoomi farms and the "tindi" area offering local delicacies from the Bhoomi Kitchen!

A pathway in the santhe

Nested in this setting, is another beautiful pathway to the workshop hall...

All set for the "Community Art Circle" (CAC) workshop!

CAC Poster

Workshops for the day

The workshop space proved to be a sensory treat! A spacious hall with natural ventilation, cool breeze, clean air and birds chirping on the trees, just a few feet away from the window. The traditional floor seating set the stage! A perfect setup for imaginative art and stories in a community!

Forming the "Circle"!

The room buzzed with sounds of surprising questions, answers, prompts, drawings, coloring, stories - all out of the box! The art extempore left me speechless. The interest in sustainability practices in art impressed me - fabric scraps in a crochet creation, dual-side paper use, recycling - this audience knew it all!

The kids once again, demonstrated that imagination does wonders to all. It takes you out of the box. And once you are out of the box, there are no boundaries or rules. The mind is set free for expression! All this in a community setting, through stories and art! 

band of beads is thankful to Bhoomi for being a great host. A special mention of all the participating kids and their parents for being a part of the CAC. A treat for sure!

Bhoomi Santhe continues to be a space where local farmers, artisans, and vendors can showcase their products and connect with the community. - Email flyer by Bhoomi Network

Makkala Hubba

"Makkala" - a Kannada word, roughly meaning "for the children".

Makkala Hubba, a sub festival of the city-wide celebration, BLR Hubba; was hosted at the venue, Freedom Park. A hospital block in the freedom struggle-era jail premises, was transformed into an imagination escape for kids! The various exhibits provided education and fun - both at the same time! A few of them include ... the glowing Phytoplankton world, draw your city, minimal surfaces in motion, kere party, follow the butterflies... and the mega-size board game, which explored the various cuisines of Karnataka!

I had the privilege to mediate the idea of the mega board game to the kids. The huge scale of the game - especially the dice; and the goodies on finishing the game, struck the chord! Culinary knowledge - Ingredients, recipes and utensils - explored through play - what a sight! The sticker book - for the various dishes on the map of Karnataka - was everyone's favorite! Sensory MasterChef-like challenges added a twist to the game! Children had a fun coloring zone as well! Aah... even adults wished to be a kid!

It was an absolute pleasure to be among kids from various backgrounds and get a peek in their world of imagination. The "6-7" excitement and their presence of mind in various recipes and ingredients - "red chilli" in Kannada as "Kempu Menasinekai" for the famous GI tagged Byadagi Chilli - was contagious!

I also met some attendees of my puppet show sessions, who instantly recognized me, despite a new setup - "Hey... we saw you host the Panchatantra Story puppet show session! We did a craft... when are you coming back?" Also got a chance to meet distinguished people - creators of the festival - who saw it all come to life.

A refreshing twist to play in an urban setup - little smiles and excitement in the air! band of beads is thankful to BLR Hubba-Makkala Hubba, Bachpan Manao and Nivaala for providing this opportunity. Hope to see you soon!

Mediating at Makkala Hubba

Rasthe Hubba

Respect for fine art - something which is quite rare...

Not in Banaswadi, Bengaluru!

band of beads had the privilege to exhibit the handcrafted theme bead products for sale at Banaswadi Rasthe Hubba. A sub-festival of the city wide celebration - BLR Hubba, Rasthe Hubba brought a community feeling on the streets of various neighbourhoods of Bengaluru - Koramangala, Sanjay Nagara, Pandura Nagara, Malleshwaram, Basawanagudi, Banaswadi - to name a few. Supported by the Government of Karnataka and Bangalore Expo, this event was a great effort to bring everyone together.

Social Media Flyer

With a huge crowd of warm people, stage performances, games, beautiful rangolis and a flea market offering local produce, this hubba was nothing short of a perfect Sunday outing. Banaswadi was a region unexplored by band of beads. But, our guests welcomed us with great respect for handmade, noticing every detail - applique banner, corrugated paper visiting cards, "handmade at home" products and even newspaper carry bags! Your interest in handmade was evident right from the setup till the time we wrapped up the stall! This is what keeps us going!

band of beads is grateful to each and every guest, performer and the organizers of this event. Hoping to see you again! 

Christmas flea market @ Skadoosh, Varthur

A huge Christmas tree, a snowman and a reindeer in a snow-clad setting - a perfect visual treat on the day of Christmas! But this wonderland had a twist! You could actually go inside this Christmas tree with a lot of gifts!!!

The perfect Christmas treat!

Adding to this decor was a flea market set around, to make the perfect "fringe"! With a creations from heart, each vendor had something special to offer. The best part, there were different stories behind each creator! A wonderful company to be in.

setting up!

band of beads is thankful to Skadoosh, Varthur for providing this perfect setting on a festive day. A special mention of all our guests to stop by and take home a story. And not to forget, the wonderful stall companions for the whole day - partners in creativity!

Looking for more!

The Roar and The Squeak @ Bangalore International Centre

It all started with a cold, foggy early Sunday morning in the city of Bengaluru... a hill-station-like vibe in an urban setup!

My daughter and I ventured on a road trip towards the heart of the city - Bangalore International Centre (BIC) for hosting "The Roar and The Squeak" puppet show followed by an art activity. The session, inspired by the famous Panchatantra story, "The Lion and The Mouse" was all set to perform!

Lively posters and information boards welcomed us at BIC - thanks to the team behind the scenes!

LCD Display

Session details

As we started setting up the BIC Library for the show, the books around were the perfect companions and gave a foundation for the realm of imagination!

Little curious voices poured in. Their excitement was in the air as the puppet show was about to start!

A part of the footwear line-up!

The room slowly transformed into an imaginative jungle with roars and squeaks! This was visually expressed in an art activity, with an element of fun!

Each kid had their own story version of the Lion and the Mouse characters! I was amazed at the different perspectives of each child and the unique ways of expressing it - a reminder that all of us are special and unique!

A cold foggy day soon turned into a "house full" library room filled with heart-warming stories - a lovely twist!

I would like to thank each and every parent and child for being a part of this session. A special mention of BIC and the whole team behind the session for giving me this platform, once again!

Looking for more!

Event details on the BIC website:

https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/the-roar-and-the-squeak/

The Community Art Circle

A sea-facing view?

A view with lots of greenery?

A mountain-facing view? Or maybe, a view from the top of a mountain?

Which one would you pick?

Nature is generous. A silent teacher. A timeless preacher.

Every view has its own philosophy. But what remains constant, are your eyes - witnessing the view. Sometimes, a boxed view and sometimes, out-of-the-box! Very few follow the latter. But, all of them understand and enjoy it!

The products at band of beads are inspired by an out-of-the-box view of mundane objects. I got an incredible opportunity to explore this dimension with kids, that too for the Children's Day celebrations!

I was spell-bound by some kids' views (who initially seemed rather silent). A blend of art and game, "The Community Art Circle" was a question: "How do you feel when you break the box?!" Smiling faces. Lighter minds.

@Sreemathi AnnaVasanthi, opposite Sabhablr

@Resident Community Celebrations

Want to give it a shot? Bookings now open!

contact.bandofbeads@gmail.com

Welcome our dear friends - Lion & Mouse!

Love for beads.

Love for fabric.

Love for stories.

Love for children. 

Wait... what was the first love?!

A hard choice, indeed! 

Bead weaving and fabrics share a similar story - weaving. Well, isn't a story also about weaving plots, characters and emotions?! Understood the best by kids (or maybe a kid at heart)!

After a wonderful response by the audiences and the warm hosting by performance art venues, the thirsty crow saw it all! "Caw-caws", laughs, songs, amusement, a bit of a surprise and a lesson for a lifetime! I couldn't ask for more! "Hello, Thirsty Crow" has a memory bank for sure!

The bird world is definitely worth an explore! What about the animal world? Well, its time we visit it too!

Here's a scripted, interactive puppet show inspired by another Panchatantra Story, "The Lion and the Mouse". With a cast of handmade puppets and backgrounds (by band of beads), this show is freshly packed with songs, edutainment and a moral for a lifetime!

I welcome all performance venues, libraries, NGOs, corporates and schools for a ride exclusively for kids!

Let us re-live the nostalgia and pass it on!

Bookings open!

contact.bandofbeads@gmail.com

Two sides of the same coin...

One coin. Two sides - heads and tails.

Living beings. Two sides - good and evil.

Nature. Two sides - give and take.

What would you choose?

Power gives choices. A choice you make defines what you are - more importantly, your belief. And sometimes, the belief affects someone in how they believe in themselves!

The crow in the famous fable, "Thirsty Crow" saw it all! The bad. The ugly. But the spirit of believing in itself and learn from mistakes, kept it going. 

Inspired by the fable, the band of beads puppet show-cum-art session, "Hello, Thirsty Crow!" saw it all in a week -

Hello, Thirsty Crow @Sabha

A timeless, majestic venue. A modern vibe. That's SabhaBlr.

An imaginary music filled my ears as my daughter and I landed here on the early Sunday morning. Felt like the time clock was wound a few years back, but the essence was still relevant to the current. The child artist in me was at home!

We assembled our DIY stage - made of connectors, rods and curtains to give a child-friendly look. The artwork on the stage was inspired by what a small kid would do - clouds with cotton, bushes made by paper fans, a tree made with a roll and the fabric stage background created by band of beads. The support staff did their best to keep the place spotless and in order. A perfect team-work for the prep time.

The DIY Setup

We could hear the giggle of our first guest as we got ready to welcome. And the giggles doubled, quadrupled and so on! Thanks to our ticketing partner, Urbanaut. Seamless booking experience for curated shows - both for the host and guest.

Our handmade puppet (with a special fabric, cut and stitched together) was ready to perform! The Thirsty Crow had a great crowd - the kids were brilliant participants for the prompts, song chorus and also, some wonderful dancers! For the ones seated, you could see the swaying legs to the music beats! Children express through acts - sometimes never heard! This is so inspiring!

The room was soon filled with the sounds of the crow! Kids were in the wonderland!

Grooving with the crow!

The art activity was full of inquisitive eyes - how can a paper turn into a puppet? The beauty of this craft medium is that it is available wherever you go - and the magic to give it a beautiful form is in your hands! A great learning to pass on!

After a while, each kid had their own puppet to play with! What followed was an activity with another adorable craft material - the humble cotton! Tiny palms gave a shape - another toy was born!

The two toys were made to be in sync and the loop was set for another story telling session - now by the kids!

Art. Story. Repeat! - Traditional Virtual Reality!

The Thirsty Crow had a great time landing at Sabha - all scheduled by Urbanaut! band of beads is thankful to them for being a wonderful team! 

Let us keep the loop going!

Event details at:

https://www.sabhablr.in/event-details/hello-thirsty-crow

Promotions:

https://www.cntraveller.in/story/cnt-culture-calendar-what-to-do-across-india-this-july/

https://blog.urbanaut.app/planning-a-weekend-with-kids-try-these-family-friendly-activities-in-bangalore/

Atta Galatta Thirsty Crow!

A cozy auditorium on a sunny Sunday afternoon...

A mini-movie theatre setup with a comfortable floor seating... 

Energetic kids, curious parents...

The Thirsty Crow was excited!

Performing on stage, the crow started with the repetitive sound - "caw... caw..." The kids gave a perfect chorus, synchronizing so well! The inquisitive questions by the crow were answered with apt, to the point answers! This wonderful chemistry asked for more!

Escaping all the barricades, the crow flew off to get a glimpse of the audience - and what a welcome! The kids looked forward to have their own version of the puppet! The puppet art session slowly (un)folded puppets that came to life with a rocking performance! The best part - the kids rocked it too! 

The Thirsty Crow had a memorable time with the enthusiastic audience, on a summer vacation evening! The fun was in an infinite loop, and the parting was hard...

band of beads thanks all the kids and their parents/guardians for coming over! A special mention of THE famous book store, Atta Galatta - for providing the wonderful platform! Stories, definitely are inspiring!

Event details at:

Atta Galatta:

https://attagalatta.com/event_page.php?eventid=EVT1087

Book My Show:

https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/hello-thirsty-crow/ET00439799?webview=true

Promotions of the show at the Atta Galatta Store:

Storefront

Event list - inside the store

Folkluru Santhe - ADI BLR Design Week - Bhartiya experience!

Lush Greenery. Structured Layout. Wide Footpaths. That's Bhartiya City, Bengaluru. Nested in this area, Bhartiya Mall is a shopper's ultimate destination - a big mall, with a huge open area outside.

Excited voices. Pearly white santhe tents. Flowing sarees laid in a pattern for decor... Quite an early morning sight! 

It was band of beads' first experience to be a part of the design community sante - Folkluru, by ADI BLR Design week! Supported by the Government of Karnataka and BBMP, this was a unique platform for artists following various art forms. A two-day paradise for art-lovers.

A fabulous informal jam session made the stall setup lively. Thoughtful food arrangements, especially to combat the weather - heat and wind, made the experience all the more Bharatiya! The three "walls" of the stall with an open entrance seemed like a little cocoon for all my handcrafted bead products! It was a world of fantasy, come to life!

Evenings were an absolute delight - buzzing crowds, artistic performances ranging from music to dance, and a cricket match final on a HUGE screen! Our wonderful customers got to get a peek into the band of beads world, and take some of it home! It was a pleasure to meet little art fans talking about their various interests. Yes, the hand-made tradition is still alive!

band of beads would like to thank all the guests who stopped by to interact, appreciate and participate! Thank you, organizers, volunteers, ground staff and support staff for putting in the best. A special shout out to ADI for this ambitious venture of bring artists together - it did feel to be a part of the design community. And, this would not be possible without the support of the Government of Karnataka, in the vibrant city of Bengaluru!

Looking forward to be a part of another design event... a puppet show performance for sure, the next time!

Event details:

https://www.blrdesignweek.in/

Puppet Show & Art - A Hundred Hands

 A design institute. A handmade crafts festival. A bright, spring day. Felt like heaven for an art-lover!

I landed on the new environment, where the hand-made crow puppet was to perform - an open-air amphitheater! A wider stage, a bigger audience... excitement was crawling in! As I assembled my DIY theater, I had some company on stage - NIFT students rehearsing a dance with classical music! A perfect start!

Soon, it was time! The crowds were set, ready for the show. This time, the young crowd was dancing to the tunes of the songs, and gave a perfect chorus! The crow felt at home, despite the wider theater setup! Afterall, I had my whole family to cheer and support, this time!

With a little hand-made bird puppet in their hands, lots of inquisitive questions followed after I ended the puppet workshop:

"How to make the puppet say 'caw...caw'?"

"Can I make this bird eat?"

The answers turned into actions! The children departed the amphitheater with puppets in their hand, singing "caw...caw..."! One of the birds had a leaf in its beak - to make a nest, I guess! Stories do follow stories!

And that's what band of beads believes in - traditional virtual reality! A re-visit to the ageless entertainment - art and storytelling!

A special "thank you" to A Hundred Hands for supporting art in various forms and giving a platform to showcase.

More details at:

A Hundred Hands facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZAJ6CgEu/

band of beads facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZAJ6CgEu/

Hello Thirsty Crow! - BIC

The ambience felt so homely - mattress seating, custom mini-theatre in a library, on a rainy Sunday morning!

"Mamma, what is behind the brown curtains?", the first reaction from a 3-year old in the audience. I heard the whispers with answers. Curious children, excited parents... I was all ears sitting behind the curtains. The ambience was captured in camera by another curious member, all grown up... my daughter! Its a wonder of perspectives!

I could hear a range of emotions as I got into the character of the thirsty crow, enacted through a handmade puppet. The audience (including the parents) were great participants. There was a point, when the "caw, caw.." became a favorite chorus! The thirsty crow was now a hero!

A puppet making activity had to follow as everyone wanted to get a handmade puppet, like the thirsty crow! It was a sight worth a capture when the puppet came to life! A world of fantasy!

band of beads would like to thank all the parents and the kids for participating in this traditional experience. Its great to see a community still holding their roots strong!

A special thanks to team BIC (Bangalore International Center) for giving an opportunity to band of beads and being a great host. It made a perfect Sunday morning!

Event details at BIC website:

https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/hello-thirsty-crow/