Beir Bua: International Residency Initiative in India by Blue Drum, Ireland. The Jai Ho Event BTS

Beir Bua is an international artist residency and cultural exchange initiative by Blue Drum Ireland, hosted at Bougainvillea Retreat in the rural Aravalli region of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. This unique residency brought together artists, musicians, educators, storytellers, and creative practitioners from Ireland and India to engage in meaningful cultural dialogue, community participation, and artistic collaboration. Through workshops, music, painting, storytelling, traditional arts, and interactive community events, the residency created lasting connections between international artists and the local residents of Gourela village. This Jai Ho Event became a celebration of creativity, cultural understanding, and shared human experiences. Village children, local families, and visiting artists collaborated through art-making, performances, educational activities, and cultural exchange programs that highlighted the richness of both Irish and Indian traditions. In this video, participating artists from Ireland share their reflections, experiences, and insights from their time at Bougainvillea Retreat. They discuss the impact of working closely with the local community, the inspiration they found in rural Rajasthan, and the transformative power of art, culture, and human connection. Highlights of the Residency: • International Artist Residency in Rajasthan, India • Blue Drum Ireland Cultural Exchange Program • Community Art Workshops with Gourela Village Children • Music, Storytelling, and Creative Collaborations • Rural Rajasthan Cultural Immersion • Cross-Cultural Learning and Engagement • Sustainable and Community-Centered Arts Practice • Artist Reflections and Residency Experiences Bougainvillea Retreat is an eco-retreat, artist residency, and cultural space nestled in the Aravalli hills near Udaipur, dedicated to fostering creativity, community engagement, and meaningful travel experiences. For collaborations, artist residencies, retreats, and cultural programs: Bougainvillea Retreat, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India #BeirBua #BlueDrumIreland #BougainvilleaRetreat #ArtistResidencyIndia #InternationalArtistResidency #CulturalExchange #Udaipur #Rajasthan #CommunityArt #ArtResidency #IrishArtists #IndiaIreland #CreativeRetreat #RuralRajasthan #CulturalTourism #ArtistRetreat #ArtAndCulture #VillageArtWorkshop #SustainableTourism #JaiHoEvent