4 Christmas Events in Pondicherry this weekend

4 Christmas Events in Pondicherry this weekend

Feature Photo: Joy Srivastava

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas !

NEW Christmas parties, events and dinners in Pondicherry this weekend in 2023


Here are 4 Christmas Events in Pondicherry to enjoy this weekend between December 16- 18

Marche de Noel Christmas Market

marche de noel at lychee français school pondicherry
Olympia Gerald

Are you feeling the Xmas vibes yet ? Head to the annual Christmas market (known as Marche de Noel in French) at Lycée Francais.

Shop from local artisans and entrepreneurs. Enjoy free workshops – all in the campus of this beautiful heritage building.

WHERE: Lycee Francais (French International School) , 12 Victor Simonel St. (Beside GH)

WHEN :  Friday, 2 pm – 7 pm

Entry free and open to all

 

Christmas Tree Ornaments Workshop

christmas tree ornaments workshop pondicherry
Shreya Roy

Time to put up that Christmas tree ! How about making your own handpainted ornaments  ?

Learn how to use acrylics to paint on wood with local art educator Shreya Roy. Art supplies and two wooden ornaments will be provided

WHERE: Artist’s Studio at Vaithikuppam

WHEN : Saturday, 4.30 p.m

Rs. 500 per participant

Contact for registration : 91760 37133

 

Christmas Carols 

 

Notre dame des anges church on rue Dumas in Pondicherry
Vidal Frédéric

‘Silent Night’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ ‘White Christmas’

Spend Sunday night listening to classic Christmas carols in English, Tamil and French presented by the Carols Crew at one of Pondy’s oldest churches.

WHERE: Notre Dame des Anges, Rue Dumas

WHEN : Sunday, 7 p.m- 8.30 pm

Entry free and open to all

 

Xmas Flea Market

 


Santa Claus is coming to town !

Get lovely gifts for your friends and family and support local businesses too at the 3rd edition of the Xmas Flea Market.

Stalls by local artisans, designers, bakers etc. Kids get to meet Santa around 5 p.m

There’s live music, carols, magic show and a lucky draw !

WHERE: The Arboretum, ECR

WHEN: Saturday, 10 am – 9 pm

Entry free and open to all


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