Our lives are no doubt becoming more fast-paced by the minute. Often, this makes us overlook the beauty that surrounds us—like that of Indian culture and all its art forms, both new and old. To make sure we don’t lose our appreciation for our beautiful Indian culture and all that it has to offer, Seagram’s 100 Pipers has introduced the latest edition of The Legacy Project. Since its launch in 2019, this initiative has been dedicated to promoting and reviving Indian artforms. This year round, the spotlight is on celebrating the art of calligraphy – not just for its beautiful writing, but as a way to tell stories. It brings out the tales of our land, people & goodness, while capturing the heart of Indian heritage in regional languages.
The Legacy Project Limited Edition Packs highlight the timeless beauty of Indian regional scripts, featuring legends like Rabindranath Tagore with his poem on the pitfalls of materialism, brought alive in Bengali calligraphy. Adding to this is Bharatendu Harishchandra’s poem about taking pride in one’s mother tongue on the pack that uses Devanagri calligraphy. And that’s not all—the project also touches on topics like environmental care and harmonious living. Every stroke carries a message of compassion and cultural pride, connecting people across generations.
These exclusive limited-edition packs were revealed at the success dinner of Kolkata Baarish Festival. The first season of the Kolkata Baarish Festival was a 3-day ode to the season of rains curated by poet and writer Srijato. In the festival, several renowned artists from the worlds of literature, cinema, theatre and music came together on one stage to pay their homage to the monsoons.
The evening brought together many icons of art and culture like Indraadip Dasgupta (one of the maestros of the Indian music industry), Durba Bandhopadhyay (a researcher and trainer in a variety of sectors in social work), Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury (Indian film director, producer of multiple Bengali and Hindi films like Pink), Swastika Mukherjee (Tollywood actress) and many more. As the evening progressed, live music performances that combined classical music with live painting brought the atmosphere alive. The guests also participated in the calligraphy workshop and created their own personalised souvenirs that will keep the legacy of Calligraphy alive for years to come. All in all, the event truly brought together the best of Indian Art, literature and music for the entire evening.
