Book Talk: What is everyone reading?
Hello Everyone, As we approach mid week, hope you’ve had a chance to sink your teeth into Half Of a Yellow Sun!! We invite you to share with others which page you’re on and some initial impressions on reading the book. It could be anything…from a simple “I like/dislike it so far” to a more […]
Book Talk: Week 1 Schedule
As we launch into reading Half of a Yellow Sun here is a schedule that might help us exchange ideas as a group: Week 1 (Oct 15 – Oct 22) : We will all aim to read about half the novel in this period. Week 2 ( Oct 22 – Oct 29) : We will […]
Cholta Cholta- Friday, 22nd October
Cholta Cholta on Friday 22nd October. Time: 5.00 – 6.30 pm Fee: Rs.100 Adults and children . Chidren below the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Meeting at the Abbe Faria Statue at 4.45 pm and walking off to the Mhamai Kamat Residence, Clube National, Old Secretariat and Fazenda. Lots to see, much to learn and […]
Cholta Cholta – Walking a section of Dr. Dada Vaidya Road, Panaji
Our walk began outside the Mahalaxmi Temple gate and at this starting block we learnt so much. We learnt when the temple was built ( 1831, restored 1990) what the gate represents and then about the Vhoti. Peering into the offering tray was a lesson in what constitutes offerings at Hindu temples, who makes them […]
Book Talk: Getting Started
Welcome to Book Talk! Thank you all for your heartening response and joining Book Talk. As we get ready to read Half of a Yellow Sun here are some links that will help us to step into Adichie’s universe. The first link, which is a video, is especially wonderful and gives a rich insight to […]
Cholta Cholta, Friday 24th September
Cholta Cholta, walks on a section of Dada Vaidya Road, Panjim . We will walk into Panjim’s first official temple and listen to the story of the Travelling Goddess, participate in a public festivity, walk to the spring and learn how an old school got its name. Date: Friday 24th September, 2010 Time: 5.00 p.m – 6.30 […]
Cholta Cholta -Precinct near Azad Maidan
Cholta Cholta walked off to a good start despite the rain. We had close to 22 children, and a few adults as well who braved the wet day to walk and learn. We put our best foot forward at the Azad Maidan, learning about the Maidan and the memorials within, then crossed a slippery path […]
Make and Gift Raakhis this Raksha Bandhan
Bookworm announces a Raakhi making workshop. Children will craft upto four unique Raakhis. Each Raakhi has been designed by team Bookworm, keeping in mind fine motor skills of children and an attention to detail. A variety of materials like coir, foam, wood, metal, wool will be used to hand craft these Raakhis, that will be […]
Cholta Cholta
Cholta Cholta, learn while you walk, is an initiative being launched by Bookworm, Panjim. The main objective of the program is to share the city, its buildings, stories, art and natural heritage with young people. The walks are all guided and will include observations of structures, stories, interesting facts and myths with reference to places […]
Story Telling with Venita Coelho
Friday 30th July at 5.30 pm – story telling with dramatic story teller and author – Venita Coelho Venita will read a well known and loved book by Dr. Seuss. This is open to all ages, come be part of this story session at Bookworm.