This weekend in Chennai, several events pay tribute to women's power, heritage, and contributions to the city. The Goethe-Institut Chennai and Alliance Française of Madras host an exhibition, Shakti: Threads of Female Power, showcasing textile-based art by five women artists from German, French, and Indian origins. The event includes workshops on natural dyeing, Jamkkalam weaving, and needle felting.
Other events include Vikram Sridhar's storytelling session, Ranis of INDIA, which highlights lesser-known women rulers of India through oral, folk, mythical, and historical stories. Theatre Genie's Wi-Fi? Why Five? is a short-play showcase featuring situational comedy and live music, while Rohit Swain's UP Se Hoon is a stand-up comedy show that taps into his penchant for accents.
Additionally, the city offers a Madrasin Pengal history walk, which explores the contributions of remarkable women in Chennai's politics, health, science, education, sports, and administration. The Aval open mic celebrates the power of women's voices and stories through music, poetry, storytelling, and stand-up performances.
Other events include a photography workshop, Mirror Mirror on the Wall, which explores the relationship with one's body through photography, and a heritage walk, Women and City Stories, which spotlights women's stories, lives, and hidden histories of the city.
