Jain Spirit 2005 06 No22

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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ART & LITERATURE
play in London is about as special as rain in London. After all, London is the theatre capital of the world.
However, on 28 November 2004, the city saw the staging of a unique play, Chandanbala, based on the story of the first Jain nun (sadhvi). In Jain events we normally have either speeches or solo shows, as there is little time and patience for collective
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AMBIKA KUCHERIA reflects on the backstage experience of a Jain musical, Chandanbala
art. This production was even more noteworthy as it was organised and performed entirely by amateurs leading very busy private lives. In this article, I would like to share with you the experience of putting it all together, and also the huge shared success which resulted. The play truly demonstrated that unity is built through action, not words. And it lasts long after the performance is over.
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