These questions will take centre stage at RISE 2026 (Re-Imagining School Education), a two-day thought exchange festival on Oct 23 and 24 at Alliance Française de Delhi. New Delhi: How can food, textiles, language, art and music inspire innovation and sustainable living?
The programme will feature hands-on workshops, panel discussions, performances and interactive activities. These include Grandma’s Kitchen, exploring Indian millets through French cuisine, herb gardening, upcycling, sustainable fashion, and making useful objects from waste. Teachers will also participate in training on the Innovation Cycle and integrating SDGs into classroom learning and curriculum design. Other attractions include a French-language Model United Nations guided by Alliance Française teachers, NGOs Got Talent for children from disadvantaged communities to showcase their abilities through poster-making and performing arts, and Frindi, pairing students to perform songs blending French and Hindi. An inter-school SDG Treasure Hunt and film screenings will offer further learning opportunities.