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The Christmas castle at the base of the tree
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Fulfill your wishes this Christmas
PHOTOS: WASEEM GASHROO
This year, the wishful tree brings along fun activities, Santarinas and more Shalini Kaushik
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f you want to make a wish this Christmas season, here’s your chance to do so. Come and visit the Fever Tree of Wishes by Fever Entertainment at DLF Place, Saket. The tree, which is about 70-feet-tall, has become a landmark of attraction, ever since its installation on Wednesday. The base of the spiral-shaped silver net tree rests on a castle made of an imitation of red bricks. All you need to do is buy a helium balloon, priced at R100 from the venue, write your wish on it, go inside the castle and then release it. The first balloon was released by children of a Delhi-based NGO. The tree, which is decorated by silver and golden bells and artificial leaves, has made quite some heads turn at the mall. “The tree is a wonderful concept! I hope my wish comes true,” says Raman Agarwal, a college student. Other events lined up include a jig session by Punjabi pop singer Ashok Masti, story telling sessions, a puppet show and magic shows at regular intervals throughout the day. The most sought after event will be the session with Radio Jockey Khurafati Nitin. Various NGOs from across the city, along with other known faces, are expected to pay a visit to the event. Girls dressed like fairies and Santa with candies add to the fun element. The tree, which will be in its full glory when illuminated at night , can also be seen at The Forum Mall in Bengaluru.
Catch it here
What: Fever Tree of Wishes When: December 22-25 Where: DLF Place, Saket Entry: Free
NEAREST METRO STATION: Malviya Nagar station on the Yellow Line
Santa is seen giving candies to visitors
The 2011 edition of the Fever Tree of Wishes
ART AGENDA Transient Space Group show of paintings by seven artists including Tejindar Kanda, Viren Tanwar, Jitendar Dangi and Sanjay Sengupta. The works depict the transition of concepts and colours which marks a difference in space. Till: December 28 When: 11am to 7pm Where: Creativity Art Gallery: 29 Hauz Khas Village
Style-Space-Site-Sign An exhibition of paintings, sculptures, installations and videos by 12 artists including Aniruddh Sagar and Chandni Vora. Navneet TC from Kerela has used waste materials like newspaper and jute threads to show pollution in a city. The show has been curated by Jonhy ML. Till: January 18; When: 11am to 7pm Where: Gallery Niv, 210, Neb Sarai, Near IGNOU
Picasso Souza
Contours in Time
Eight paintings by Arpita Basu are inspired by the life of a woman in Bengal. Bird’s eye view of Durga Puja in muted tones of bright colours is pleasing. Hailing from the Sunderbans, Mrinal Kanti Gayen captures the essence of voyage on a boat in his bronze sculptures. A Man and woman form the two ends of a boat, while Durga takes the form of a boat in another. Till: January 5 When: 11am to 7pm; Sunday closed Where: 205 Tansen Marg, Triveni Kala Sangam
An exhibition of original works by Pablo Picasso and FN Souza — 100 artworks showcase the exchange of ideas, intellectual movements, and artistic trends that took place between Souza and Picasso. Till: January 14 When: 11am to 7pm Where: Vadehra Art Gallery, D-40, Defence Colony