EcoArts is a San-Francisco based organization that unifies arts and travel through environmentally sustainable and cross-cultural experiences

Wednesday, 11 Jun, 2009 0

Each trip combines responsible travel with a focus on the traditional, cultural or indigenous arts (dance, music, cuisine and fine arts) at the host destinations. By using this model, EcoArts Tours is able to promote and foster philanthropic and sustainable travel in conjunction with preserving the authenticity of world arts.

The organization will launch their first tour, India EcoArts Tour, which will take place August 31- September 15, 2009. In partnership with Global Exchange and Ecosphere, this trip represents a landmark change in bridging the gap between the arts and sustainable travel. Highlights of the tour include;

2-Day Gandhi Legacy Tour in Delhi led by Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Arun Gandhi
Learning about, spreading awareness and supporting conservation efforts of two endangered dance forms of Spiti ValleyIndia. Explore the dance, music, cuisine and fine arts of localcommunities in Spiti Valley, located in the Trans-Himalayas of Northern India. Witness
solar power by local communities to conservation efforts of endangered species.

EcoArts Tours is currently looking for partners, sponsors and communities to work with on future 2010 tours. In addition, collaborations with companies that provide promotional services to spread awareness to the international community and potential trip participants is also needed. If interested, please contact EcoArts Tours staff. 



 

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