A step towards coexistence
The Hindu
Coexistence Consortium, an organisation that aims to promote coexistence of humans and animals, in collaboration with Unboxing Bengaluru habba organised an event where 15 life-sized ‘Lantana elephants’ were displayed in front of Vidhan Soudha.
Coexistence Consortium, an organisation that aims to promote coexistence of humans and animals, in collaboration with Unboxing Bengaluru habba organised an event where 15 life-sized ‘Lantana elephants’ were displayed in front of Vidhan Soudha.
The display was inaugurated by Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil.
“I am happy to see Bengaluru Habba taking such initiatives and I look forward to more innovation and artistry like this,” said Minister H.K. Patil.
Members of Soliga community M.M. Hills and B.R. Hills were also present at the event.
Dr. Tarsh Thekaekara, founding member of Coexistence Consortium noted that it was important to try to bring harmony and balance among both humans and wildlife.
Lantana elephants are sculptures made of Lantana camara, an invasive species widely found in Nilgiris.
Made by around 150 artisans belonging to indigenous communities in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, the sculptures are claimed to have attracted a revenue close to ₹3.5 Crores.
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