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Delhi’s Inclusive Spirit Celebrated by Afghan, Iranian Artists
Imagine Delhi as a big, welcoming house where people from different countries and backgrounds feel at home.
This event at the Goethe Institute was like a party where artists from Afghanistan and Iran shared their stories about how they found a sense of belonging in Delhi.
They talked about how the city's culture made them feel like they were part of a family.
There was music, poetry, and talks about how the city helped them express themselves through art, making them feel safe and inspired.
Goethe Darbaar hosted a musical performance on the theme of Delhi: City of Refuge.
Artists from Afghanistan and Iran shared their experiences of finding a home in Delhi.
The event included a panel discussion on Delhi's influence on art and literature.
Featured artists expressed their sense of belonging and refuge in the city.
The evening included musical performances and readings of poetry and artwork.
- Who
- Afghan and Iranian artists, along with others like Rubina Singh and Dr. Veio Pou.
- What
- A musical performance and panel discussion on Delhi's welcoming spirit.
- Where
- Goethe Institut, Delhi
- When
- 1 August
- Why
- To celebrate Delhi as a city of refuge and explore its influence on art and belonging.
Artists' Experiences
Art's Role
Sense of Belonging
Artists' Experiences
Artists from Afghanistan and Iran express a sense of belonging and refuge in Delhi.
Art's Role
Artist Rubina Singh found her voice through art in Delhi.
Key facts
- Event Theme
- Delhi: City of Refuge
- Location
- Goethe Institut
- Featured Musicians
- Abdullah Safa, Dr. Sina Fakhroodin Ghaffari
- Panel Moderator
- Rishi Majumder
- Artist from Manipur
- Dr. Veio Pou
- Artist from Chandigarh
- Rubina Singh
Quotes
Dr. Veio Pou
Author from Manipur
“I feel like an outsider when I go back to the small town in Manipur where I am from.”
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“I grew up in the ’80s when the political situation wasn’t good in Manipur, Nagaland.”
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Dr. Sina Fakhroodin Ghaffari
Artist from Iran
“My uncle, who was teaching me music, told me not to come back if I didn’t learn the sitar.”
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“He told me he didn’t want to take his family to a place where they don’t feel at home.”
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Rubina Singh
Textile artist and social designer
“Whether it was the farmer’s protest, Covid or the CAA / NRC protests, art for me became a way of processing that for myself and sharing it with others.”
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“Delhi is the center of so much harm that happens, but also the center of a lot of good.”
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Abdullah Safa
Afghanistan-born guitar player
“The culture, music and poetry that is played in Afghanistan is reflected here, and I see it everywhere.”
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“India is not just a second home, it’s a mirror”
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