Auditorium of India International Centre at 18.30

GUR PRASAD: The Grace of Food

(58 mins; 2013; dvd; Punjabi with English subtitles)

Directed by Meera Dewan for Films Division, Ministry of Information &

Broadcasting.

At a time of India's widespread hunger and nutritional crisis, the

film recalls Punjab's rich, living tradition of food sharing at

"langars" or community kitchens in remote communities.

Screening will be followed by a discussion on our diverse cultural

traditions of community cooking & sharing of food.

Speakers include: Vandana Shiva; Brinda Karat; Harsh Mander; Sant Baba

Saroop Singh ji, Solakhian, Punjab.

(Collaboration: Navdanya)

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Navdanya means “nine seeds” (symbolizing protection of biological and cultural diversity) and also the “new gift” (for seed as commons, based on the right to save and share seeds In today’s context of biological and ecological destruction, seed savers are the true givers of seed. This gift or “dana” of Navadhanyas (nine seeds) is the ultimate gift – it is a gift of life, of heritage and continuity. Conserving seed is conserving biodiversity, conserving knowledge of the seed and its utilization, conserving culture, conserving sustainability.

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