INDO-GERMAN URBAN MELA IN DELHI

·         Sush inaugurates the show

Saturday turned out to be a nice weekend for the Delhiites as all roads led to Indraprastha Millennium Park where the Indo-German Urban Mela commenced.

Sushmita Sen flanked by Michael Steiner and Tajinder Khanna

Former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen along with the German Ambassador Michael Steiner and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Tajinder Khanna inaugurated the show in a grand opening at the spectacular venue.

Steiner and Khanna were unanimous that the theme – “Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities” will help in strengthening the bonds and benefit both the nations in terms of science, technology, education and culture.

Attired in a black gown and high heels clogs, Sushmita was impressed by the pavilions and said was in 'love with Markus Heindroff' for his wonderful architectural designs.

Aerial view of pavilions by Installation Artist  Markus

“I feel proud to be witnessing such an extraordinary event between the two nations… Germany was the first country in the world to excel the field of research and innovation and I am glad they are bringing us closer to their expertise. The designs of these pavilions are proof of such brilliance in architecture. I salute Markus Heindorff for weaving in his Indian inspiration while designing these spectacular gemstones – Bravo!”, Sushmita said.

To mark the occasion, Delhi audio-visual collective B.L.O.T! and Berlin based electronic act Jahcoozi together rocked the stage and enthralled the spectators.

The eight-day event is a collaborative celebration titled – “Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinitive Opportunities”. This special initiative is being undertaken to mark and celebrate 60 years of warm and diplomatic relations between the two nations.

One of the gem-styled pavilions by Markus Heindorff

Under this programme series various projects and events have been initiated in the field of politics, business, education, science & research, and culture at its flagship event – “Indo-German Urban Mela” which has travelled through Mumbai, Bangalore  and Chennai .

The centerpiece of the Indo-German Urban Mela is a set of modern multi-purpose pavilions, designed by renowned German artist Markus Heinsdorff. He plays with spaces, building into landscapes.  Having started off as a goldsmith, Heindorff has also designed a pavilion for the Station Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.

The concept behind the Indo-German Urban Mela combines elements of design from both countries with state-of-the-art textile technology, thus creating a symbiosis of art, architecture and technology.

Here are some of the quick photo-shots grabbed from the Indo-German Urban Mela

Tajinder Khanna, Michael Steiner and Sushmetita

Delhi audio-visual collective B.L.O.T! and Berlin based electronic act Jahcoozi together rocked the stage

The Humayan tomb as viewed from the Indo-German Mela venue. Special lights beamed on the dome representing the flags of the two nation.