“Play, Create, Discover!” presenting a series of four inspiring programs that invite children to explore theircreativity, curiosity, and imagination through archaeology, writing, music, and theatre. Each weekend brings a new opportunity for learning through play.
Archaeology Workshop for Children
Children aged 11–14 will travel back in time through an engaging archaeology workshop led by Mr.
Anbazhagan K, an experimental archaeologist from the University of Madras. The session includes
demonstrations on prehistoric stone tool knapping, a sandbox excavation, and artifact analysis
activities. Through this interactive experience, participants will uncover the mysteries of ancient
civilizations while learning how evidence-based study can separate myth from history.
Date and Timings: November 8th
Catch Me If You Can! With Praveena Shivram
In this lively writing and storytelling workshop, Praveena Shivram, writer and editor, Her fiction and
non-fiction have appeared in leading national publications, and her debut young adult fantasy novel,
Karuppu, was published by Zubaan Books, New Delhi. Praveena encourages children aged 9 – 12 to
chase words hidden in their surroundings and turn them into imaginative tales. Through activities on
scene-building, movement, rhythm, and sensory detail, young participants will learn how
observation and creativity can transform the world around them into a story waiting to be told.
Date and Timings: November 9th 11 AM to 12 PM
Where Have All the Flowers Gone – A Music Concert for Peace
In a world increasingly marked by conflict, division, and intolerance, The Collective Resonance,
featuring the children of Tatva School under the direction of musician Vedanth Bharadwaj, presents
Where Have All the Flowers Gone – A Music Concert for Peace. Through a thoughtful selection of
folk songs from India and regions affected by war, the performance seeks to explore the roots of
conflict and the enduring power of compassion and unity. The young performers use music as a
medium to reflect on human nature and to voice a collective question that resonates deeply today:
“What kind of world are we inheriting?” Where Have All the Flowers Gone stands as a poignant
reminder that music, especially folk traditions passed down through generations, can still serve as a
bridge of empathy, hope, and peace.
Date and Timings: November 15th
Maa Kadigaram: A Play for Children by Thedal Theatre Arts
Written and directed by Mr. Vasanth, founder of Thedal Theatre Arts Company Maa Kadigaram
brings the Creative Drama method to life with improvised dialogue, spontaneous action, and
collaborative storytelling.
The play follows Deepan, a curious child whose journey through imagination, family, and rational
thinking encourages empathy, creativity, and the courage to question.
Presented in Tamil, the performance nurtures holistic learning, helping children distinguish between
mythology and science while celebrating art, storytelling, and discovery.
Date and Timings: November 19th
Celebrating the Spirit of Discovery
Children’s Month at DakshinaChitra Museum is an ode to curiosity, creativity, and the boundless
imagination of childhood. The programs together reflect DakshinaChitra’s ongoing mission to foster
cultural awareness, learning through play, and hands-on engagement with India’s living traditions.
