Celebrating the intangible heritage of humanity
The first ever sustainable and inclusive Durga Puja in the Netherlands
Recognizing the invincible women and their unflinching spirit.
Dates: 11th till 13th October 2024.
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our three pillars
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Sustainability
Reducing
Reusing
Recycling
Repurposing
Refusing
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Women Empowerment
Making women financially stronger by offering job opportunities
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Inclusivity
Integrating with the locals and the internationals in this world of thin borders
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Almere Durga Puja
Celebrating festivals differently. Sustainability is our mantra by which we conserve nature.
- Zero use of plastic
- Minimal use of electricity
- Cutleries made out of sugar cane mash
- Use of oil lamps
- Venue decorated with e-waste collected from the neighborhoods
- Recycle all waste
Inspired by the India-led global movement Mission LiFE to take action to protect and preserve the environment.
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"Your goal of making the Durga Puja celebrations eco-friendly and sustainable reflects the underlying spirit of Mission LiFE. I congratulate you on this initiative and wish you success in your endeavours." - H.E. Mrs. Reenat Sandhu, Indian Ambassador to the Netherlands
Mission LiFE is an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment
Venue and Dates
De Zaalon Palmpolstraat 59 1327 CC Almere
- October 11th, 10 am-midnight
- October 12th, 10 am-midnight
- October 13th, 10 am-midnight
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