Mysore Dussehra Festival | FSL-WC-242 | 2024-09-23 - 2024-10-06 | FEST,CULT,EDU | Age: 18 - 65

FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India has been running work camps all over India since 2001. Over the years, FSL-India has developed a strong network of local partners and local volunteers in the regions where we conduct our camps. The Volunteer camp will be run to provide an opportunity for volunteers to do a community service clubbed with Cultural exchange which will give a greater learning experience. The camp activities will focus on understanding the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops, and meetings with University students and Government officials to understand the development issues. We believe that the experience will give the volunteers a global perspective of the community and the possibility to be change-makers in their own community.

Work: Mysore, the city of the royal palace, is known for its age-old tradition of celebrating Dussehra or ‘Dasara’ lavishly and majestically. It is celebrated for 10 days and concludes with Vijayadashami. This is the major festival celebrated in Karnataka of South India Region. The preparation for celebrations begins way before and the whole city is decorated beautifully for the entire period. There is music, dance, cultural activities, a delightful procession and a torch-light parade. There is a special music concert performed by the Yuva or youth icons during Dasara. The Camp: The camp will focus on the volunteers to understand the social and cultural aspects of the community they work. The volunteers will be given experience through interactions, workshops exchange of ideas, need analysis with the support of the team leader, planning and being a part of completing the scheduled work with the group of volunteers to the benefit of the community and a learning experience for the volunteers. The camp will consist of community service, Learning, Culture and evaluation. Activities: • Interactions with government officials or NGOs on festival preparation • Working with local youth and students in preparation for the Dussehra festival • Unleash your creativity with educational drawings (murals) on a public spot • Intercultural activities through interactions, presentations, etc. • Creating awareness on waste management • Involving in clean-up and mural art painting • Present the project outcome with reference to the SDG to the University/ School Students

Accomodation and food: Accommodation: At a rented guest house or hostel, with shared rooms Food: South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Location: Mysore

Location and Leisure: Location: Mysore is located in the state of Karnataka, 185 kilometres north of Bangalore, and 138 kilometres from Bangalore satellite bus station Leisure Activities: 1. Madikeri is a hill town in southern India. Framed by the Western Ghats mountain range, it’s known for the Raja’s Seat, a simple monument overlooking forests and rice paddies. 2. The Dubare Camp, where elephants were trained for the famous Mysore Dussehra, found a brand new calling. Today, it’s a place where hundreds of tourists get one-on-one with their biggest (quite literally) dream. 3. Nagarahole National ParkIt has among the densest vegetation and wildlife population and is known for its tiger sightings

Airport: BLR

Train/Bus station: Nearest railway station - Mysore • Bus services available from - Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore, and Goa

Requirements: VISA - The participants should come on Tourist visa Fee- The participation fee has to be paid on arrival to our Team Leader in Indian rupees.

Information about the Meeting Point will be mentioned in the Info Sheet, which will be sent at least a month in advance

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 18000 INR