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03/15/2011
“There has not been a kingdom more famous, more admired by the Ancients than that of the East Indies, and at the same time less known.†(Abbé Guyon, L’Histoire des Indes Orientales, 1744) One of the finest illustrations of this quote, Pondichéry remains a hidden gem today. Also known as the French Riviera of the East, the Union Territory of Pondicherry still represents an unsuspected and unique example of two cultures, French and Tamil, meeting each other in the most harmonious way. The French Cultural Center is proud to celebrate this fusion in “Pondy†with a soirée featuring local food, drinks, music, and an exhibition on Pondichéry’s architectural heritage. This exhibit, which captures the essence of Franco-Tamil culture, was first presented at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai! This event is presented with the generous support of the India Preservation Action Committee (IPAC) and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Pondicherry Chapter. Food will be generously provided by Masala Art. The evening will be preceded by a documentary and discussion on Pondichéry’s unique architecture. Please visit www.frenchculturalcenter.org for further information. 
Mission Statement
IPAC
The India Preservation Action Committee (IPAC) is a global network of individuals committed to creating resources and awareness to conserve the cultural property of India’s extraordinary rich and diverse heritage.
IPAC serves as a platform for programming, fundraising, strategic partnerships and collaborations along with other activities to foster support and highlight activity in preservation, arts conservation, archaeological fieldwork and museum advancement throughout the sub-continent.
We advocate on behalf of and in cooperation with various organizations and ground teams both in India and across the globe who share our mission of advocacy for the preservation of Indian Cultural Property.
INTACH
The INTACH Pondicherry Chapter was started in 1984 and is part of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage network. The Chapter is charged with the mission to promote heritage preservation and conserve the unique architectural heritage and townscape of Pondicherry.
The Chapter’s work is carried out by a team of dedicated architects, engineers, environmental activists and volunteers who create awareness, mediating between the government and the public, offering architectural and engineering consultation to heritage building owners, documenting and inventorying heritage structures among other activities.
The Chapter played a tremendous role in the Pondicherry Municipality being selected to feature in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo as one of 32 cities across the globe applauded for efforts in the preservation of architectural heritage and environment management showcased in the Urban Best Practices Area Pavilion.
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