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    Tagore Indo-Asia Foundation for Creative Inquiry

    The University of the Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA), through its Centre for Conceptual Anthropology (CCA), proposes the establishment of the Tagore Indo-Asia Foundation for Creative Inquiry, a transdisciplinary initiative inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s educational philosophy. This foundation serves as a hub for philosophical, scientific, and artistic expressions rooted in the Indo-Asia knowledge systems.

    The Tagore Indo-Asia Foundation is a visionary initiative that seeks to bridge cultures, disciplines, and generations. With India’s support, UVPA will create a lasting tribute to Rabindranath Tagore’s ideals and a dynamic space for creative and intellectual exploration in Sri Lanka.

    Goals of the Foundation

    1. Create a vibrant intellectual and cultural space that reflects the shared heritage of India and Sri Lanka.

    2. Promote Tagorean principles of holistic education, creative freedom, and intercultural dialogue.

    3. Establish a permanent foundation for research, academic training, and cultural performances in the Indo-Asia region and globally.

    4. Sustain aesthetic cultural heritage applying modern technology.

    Strategic Impact

    1. Strengthens Indio-Sri Lanka cultural diplomacy.

    2. Revives and reinterprets Indo-Asian knowledge systems.

    3. Establishes a regional centre of excellence in creative inquiry.

    4. Honors Rabindranath Tagore’s legacy in education and the arts.

    Core Pillars of the Foundation

    Research

    1. Interdisciplinary studies in philosophy, and aesthetics; dance, drama, visual arts and music, conceptual anthropology.

    2. Collaborative projects with Indian and Asian universities.

    3. Trace and uncover traditional practices and pedagogical approaches used in the region related to creative arts and beyond.

    Academic Training

    1. Postgraduate programs in Indu-Asian Studies.

    2. Faculty and student exchange initiatives.

    3. Workshops on Tagorean pedagogy and conceptual anthropology.

    Events and Performance

    1. Annual festivals celebrating Indu-Asian arts and ideas.

    2. Artist residencies and public performances.

    3. Traveling exhibitions across South Asia.

    Gallery

    Picture gallery of the proposed building

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