World Architecture Travel (WAT), in collaboration with MassArt, UNESCO, and the British Council, announces the presentation of an immersive architectural journey centered around the UNESCO-listed Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata. This October, attendees can witness a PREVIEW SHOW, where 26 of the most innovative and exceptional Durga Puja art installations, out of the 3000 adorning the city's streets from October 11th to October 15th, 2023, will be showcased.
The celebration of Durga Puja in Kolkata transcends its religious significance to become a captivating public art gallery that stretches across the entire city. It represents a remarkable fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil," states Brijesh Shaijal, Founder of World Architecture Travel. "Our objective is to spotlight the artistic, architectural, and local economic aspects of this celebration”.
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World Architecture Travel (WAT) a unique travel portal that explores architecture & culture is supported by The World Architecture Festival (WAF) the annual festival and awards ceremony for the architecture industry dedicated to celebrating and sharing architectural excellence from across the globe. WAT supported by WAF has inked a strategic brand alliance to offer a host of benefits to architectural travelers. WAT reaches out to individuals with a passion for architecture, urban design, and culture travels to places of modern architecture, and unexplored areas. Experiences through city walks, culture trails, and academic discussions are organized with a team of experienced architects, historians, and academicians. Our passionate teams of planners bind in local architecture, building culture, current architecture developments, and urban design as part of your travel experience.