RUTU - LIVE & LEARN PROGRAM
Seasons are rhythms which are the fundamental aspects of life. They are more than just changes in the weather, there are many important and subtle differences with each season. The changes in the types of foods, the celebrations, the activities, the ecology and life around us are significant outcomes. The rhythm of each season, enables us to understand the passage of time, environmental change and adaptation. When we disengage with the seasons in our air-conditioned rooms, consuming imported foods and synthetic garments we totally disconnect with nature and what the seasons have to offer us. Living in harmony with the seasons brings health and is fundamental for learning.
It is the most challenging time today to be a student, an active learner and more so a young adult. In these times where entertainment, social media, television, gaming and a flood of information blur the young minds and come in the way of learning at leisure, youngsters are struggling with basic physical, emotional and mental development. They struggle to find joy in small things and feel lost and confused to find their calling.
It is our endeavour to bring back to the young minds these aspects, and we strive to reinstall health, well being and an open mind.
Outcome
Get exposure, experience and learn:
- Folklore & Folk Culture
- Community & Sustainable Lifestyle
- Farming & Building
- Low-Waste & Conscious Living
- Impacting Rural Livelihood
- Research & Documentation Skills
- Alternate Education Methods
- Self Discovery, Self Study & Self Exploration
- Building a Portfolio
- Eco-Tourism
Purpose
Location
We are located in the Coastal Karnataka State of South Western India, in the district of Ankola which is on the western sea coast, nestled in a tiny village called Angadibail amidst the Western Ghat forest, a warm traditional community home named RUTU.
- Nearby Towns: Gokarna (30 km), Ankola (30 km), Kumta (50 km)
- Closest Airport: Goa/Hubli
- Closest Rail: Gokarna/Ankola/Hubli (from Hubli to Ankola Town 120 km by bus)
Criteria
Duration
Since we work in unison with the seasons, you may choose a single season or choose to enroll for all 3 seasons i.e. Summer, Monsoon & Winter.
Summer Rutu – 1 month ( April – May)
Monsoon Rutu – 2 months (Aug – Sep)
Winter Rutu – 3 months ( Dec – Feb)
After every season there will be a gap of 1.5 or 2 months. Duration will vary depending on other activities.
Seasonal Offerings
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Summer Rutu
(1 month)
- Sugarcane Planting
- Groundnut /watermelon Harvest
- Learning Siddi dance
- Basket Weaving
- Bandi Habba -Festival of Masks
- Kokum Harvest Festival
- Interacting with Halakki women
- Seed Collection & summer fruits
- Product development – Kokum Preserves, Bio Enzyme, Aam Paapad, Fruit Jams, Pickles.
- Field visits/treks
- Shramadhan-collecting firewood, building bridges etc
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Monsoon Rutu
(2 month)
- Paddy Transplanting & Tree Planting
- Studying Reptiles & Snakes
- Weaving Skills & Techniques
- Oral Folk Heritage & Gods
- Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi & Nagara Panchami
- Mungaru (Rice) Festival
- Visit Waterfalls & Stream Walks
- Seasonal Ecology (Fauna & Flora)
- Study Wild Food & Sacred Groves
- Hand Quilting
- Shramadhan
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Winter Rutu
(3 month)
- Paddy & Turmeric Harvesting
- Growing Vegetables
- Local Architecture & Design
- Tool Making
- Angasanskara
- Regional Art & Craft
- Introduction to Yakshagana
- Celebrate Deepavali / Bali Padyami
- Aalemane (Sugarcane) Festival
- Field visits:Visit Quilting Village, Areca Nut Leaf Products
- Factory, folklore museum
- Study Tours (Forest/River/Sea Route)
- Study Edible & Medicinal Plants
- Shramadhan
For further queries write to us at [email protected]