Heritage Events, Walks, Seminars at The Bengal Chamber
Heritage Related events organised by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Kolkata, India during the Years 2021, 2022 & 2023
Steps on Time 9th / 10th January 2021 | Heritage Walks 1 & 2 - 6th March 2021
A walk to explore the unexplored and largely ignored richness of the repository of built heritage of the city of Kolkata, to evoke an interest in the history and character of the city and the various communities which have contributed to its growth. View More Pictures of this Event
Book Launch of "Burra Bunglows of North Bengal - Glimpses of Built Heritage and Lifestyle of Tea Estate in North Bengal" - 19th March 2021
To showcase the glimpses of Built Heritage of North Bengal and to project the Lifestyle of Tea Estate which also plays a significant role towards building the Heritage of North Bengal. View More Pictures of this Event
1st Edition of Heritage Quiz - 17th April 2021
On the eve of World Heritage Day to understand the rich Heritage of our country and get exposed towards many new things which are unique in nature for gaining knowledge and provide real time benefit to the industry and society at large.
Making of New India by Visionary Raja Ram Mohan Roy - 21st May 2021
To celebrate the beginning of 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy by listening to his thought and how he looked at India in a way ahead of his time.
Heritage Conservation, Restoration and Sustainability - 10th September 2021
The Heritage Committee of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized an online panel discussion on "Heritage Conservation, Restoration and Sustainability" on 10th September 2021, to discuss the obligation to conserve and manage the heritage places and sites of the twentieth century, as part of our duty to preserve the significant cultural heritage of previous eras.
"Heritage Preservation and Conservation in Kolkata: Can Italy play a role?" - 18th October 2021
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry and The Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata organized a discussion on "Heritage Preservation and Conservation in Kolkata: Can Italy play a role?" on Monday, 18th October 2021 at The Bengal Chamber premises.
"Built Heritage of Settlements around Kolkata", on 16th November 2021
His Excellency Andre Aranha Correa do Lago, Ambassador of Brazil to India, visited The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and addressed a round table meet on "Built Heritage of Settlements around Kolkata", on 16th November 2021.
"2nd edition of Annual Heritage Quiz 2022", on 18th April 2022
The Heritage Committee of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry has organized the 2nd edition of Annual Heritage Quiz 2022 in association with INTACH, powered by Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital Ltd and supported by Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited, Caring Minds, Delhi Public School Ruby Park, Kolkata, RT Network Solutions Pvt Ltd, Sister Nivedita University, Halo Heritage and Hermes Voyages Pvt Ltd. on Monday, 18th April 2022. The programme has been designed by our Knowledge Partner – Cradle Solutions and covered in the Media by our Digital Media Partner - The Telegraph Edugraph.
1st Edition of "BCC&I Pedal through Heritage", on 4th June 2022
Celebrating the twin occasions of World Bicycle Day and World Environment Day, the Heritage Committee of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized the first-ever "BCC&I Pedal through Heritage", a unique Heritage Cycling Tour on 4th June 2022 from 6:30 am onwards starting from New Town Business Club to East Kolkata Wetlands.
Through this initiative, The Chamber wanted to build awareness of the ecological sustainability of the wetlands around the New Town area and also wanted the promote the heritage value of the wetlands.
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Ray of Bengal - 23rd July 2022, 12 noon onwards at Rabindra Tirtha, New Town, Kolkata
The Heritage Committee of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising a program 'Ray of Bengal', in association with West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) on Saturday 23rd July 2022 from 12 noon onwards at Rabindra Tirtha, New Town, Kolkata. A specially curated Film Screening of "Pather Panchali" and "Hirak Rajar Deshe" followed by a Panel Discussion on the occasion of 101st Birth Anniversary of Shri Satyajit Ray. The initiative is supported by Gold Partners - Tax Connect Advisory Services LLP & RT Network Solutions Pvt Ltd and Silver Partner - Das Roto Print.
"3rd edition of Annual Heritage Quiz 2023", held on 18th & 25th April 2023
On the occasion of World Heritage Week, the Heritage Committee of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) organized the Third edition of the Annual Heritage Quiz 2023 on Tuesday, 25th April 2023 on Virtual Platform in association with INTACH, supported by Caring Minds; RT Network Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Calcutta Tea Traders Association, Omdayal Group along with Ruby Park Public School and Vidyamandir Classes; Gift sponsors - Hermes Voyages Pvt. Ltd. and Easy Note Stationery Pvt Ltd; and Knowledge Partner - Cradle Solutions.
