Heritage Appreciation
UNESCO Site - Mahabalipuram
The amazing butterball that defies gravity - not rolling down the slope for centuries.
History of the 5 pagodas of Mahabalipuram
The 5 pagodas
Our students learning about the history of the sculptures.
Our students learning about how rocks were split to construct the sculptures
The tour guide explaining the history of the site to our students
Dakshanachitra Museum
Students doing handkerchief painting which is part of South Indian culture
Students learning about silk weaving.
Our students experiencing pottery.
Our non-indian students enjoying authentic Indian lunch.
From the hearts of our students:
Village Visit
The village guide explaining about rain catchment area to our students.
Our students having a hands-on experience doing traditional 'Kolam'.
Our students giving a go at the traditional & fast-beat folk dance, 'Thappaattam'.
'Uriyadi' is a traditional game; Our student was blind folded and had to walk and break a small pot by listening to the directions given by his peers.
We bid farewell to the village in a bullock cart
Village School Immersion
Mdm Ching presenting a token of appreciation to the Principal of Panchayat Union Middle School
The principal giving a welcome speech
Mdm Ching presenting gifts to the students from Panchayat Union Middle School
Our TLDDS dancers performing a dance
Student from Panchayat Union Middle School performing an impromptu dance for us
Girls from both schools playing 'Koko' - a traditional game played by girls
The PSS boys managed to adapt to the sandy floor and won the game 10-7
From the hearts of our students:
We went to a village today to find out about the lifestyle there. Not only did we learn about their lifestyle but also realised how grateful we should be to live in a developed country like Singapore. We also learned that the villagers solve their problems among themselves instead of going to the police. The village head would help to talk it out amongst the people. We also went to the village school to learn how they conduct lessons. The children have very little facilities. Yet, they participated in all the activities with enthusiasm. We also had a friendly soccer match with the boys. They lost to us yet congratulated us. I was amazed by their sportsmanship. Overall, it was a memorable experience as I saw the rural side of India today.
- Satish, 3D
UNESCO Site - Mahabalipuram
The amazing butterball that defies gravity - not rolling down the slope for centuries.
History of the 5 pagodas of Mahabalipuram
The 5 pagodas
Our students learning about the history of the sculptures.
Our students learning about how rocks were split to construct the sculptures
The tour guide explaining the history of the site to our students
Dakshanachitra Museum
Students doing handkerchief painting which is part of South Indian culture
Students learning about silk weaving.
Our students experiencing pottery.
Our non-indian students enjoying authentic Indian lunch.
From the hearts of our students:
The
visit to Mahalbalipuram was an eye-opening experience for me as it has many
beautiful structures. Each beautiful artefact is amazingly carved out from one
single stone many centuries ago. The myth of the Krishna Butterball was what
arrested my attention. The myth has it that Krishna was an avid lover of ghee
whom often go around stealing butterballs to eat. Once his mother punished him
for stealing butterballs, he showed his love for butterballs by swallowing a
mouthful of sand. When his mother asked him to opened his mouth, she was
shocked to see a universe in his mouth- an indication that Krishna has
supernatural powers. Myth aside, it is amazing that this huge boulder defies
scientific principles by not sliding down the slope for centuries.
- Yule Han, 3N2
The
learning at DakshinaChitra was enriching. I particularly liked the very
realistic setting and how the houses looked different and unique. We could
explore 17 heritage houses, and experience some of their activities like
pottery, glass blowing and handkerchief painting. It was really an eye-opener
for me as the craftsmen put in lots of patience and perseverance. I can infer
that they are really passionate on what they do. I have learnt that with
patience, we can achieve big things in life and this requires effort and time. We
interacted with typical village artisans and witnessed folk performances set in
an authentic ambience. We enjoyed a good Karagatam dance performance with the
dancers carrying pots on their heads. They balanced the pots on their heads
very well and their dance was awesome. For the pottery, it was a very nice
experience for me as I learnt to be relaxed in order to shape the clay
properly.
- Hadria Inas, 2D
Village Visit
The village guide explaining about rain catchment area to our students.
Our students having a hands-on experience doing traditional 'Kolam'.
Our students giving a go at the traditional & fast-beat folk dance, 'Thappaattam'.
'Uriyadi' is a traditional game; Our student was blind folded and had to walk and break a small pot by listening to the directions given by his peers.
We bid farewell to the village in a bullock cart
Village School Immersion
Mdm Ching presenting a token of appreciation to the Principal of Panchayat Union Middle School
The principal giving a welcome speech
Mdm Ching presenting gifts to the students from Panchayat Union Middle School
Our TLDDS dancers performing a dance
Student from Panchayat Union Middle School performing an impromptu dance for us
Girls from both schools playing 'Koko' - a traditional game played by girls
The PSS boys managed to adapt to the sandy floor and won the game 10-7
From the hearts of our students:
We went to a village today to find out about the lifestyle there. Not only did we learn about their lifestyle but also realised how grateful we should be to live in a developed country like Singapore. We also learned that the villagers solve their problems among themselves instead of going to the police. The village head would help to talk it out amongst the people. We also went to the village school to learn how they conduct lessons. The children have very little facilities. Yet, they participated in all the activities with enthusiasm. We also had a friendly soccer match with the boys. They lost to us yet congratulated us. I was amazed by their sportsmanship. Overall, it was a memorable experience as I saw the rural side of India today.
Today I visited an environment which is totally different from what I've been in for the past one week. We went to a village that was full of greenery and huts. The villagers also get their resources such as food and shelters by using the things that they already have. They get food from the paddy fields. The bullock cart was a different experience for all of us. It was different from the transportation we take in Singapore everyday. The air was also very fresh and the environment was peaceful without any busy roads. We also went to a village school nearby. The school did not have much facilities. They did not even have tables and chairs in their classrooms. 90% of the students there are poor and cannot even afford a set of uniform or footwear. Even though they have very little facilities given to them, they still continue to come to school everyday without being late. They also do not complain about how hot it is or how far they have to walk to school everyday. Overall, today is all about learning how to appreciate what I have and not take things for granted.
- Nur Izzati, 3N1
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