The Origami Convention was held at the Fashion Institute of Technology, a premier institution in the field of fashion and art. Over 600 delegates from 14 countries attended this Annual Convention by Origami USA, a non-profit organisation promoting this art with over 2000 members worldwide. Shivaram was the only participant from India. This Convention afforded Shivaram a chance to display his original creations which included the deity Ganesha. This three day Convention included discussions on models, techniques and processes.
Origami is used in the USA as an art and as an educational and therapeutic tool.
Participating in this Convention enabled the Origami Societies from different countries to come closer. Sanjay Ghugretka r is a changed man after his brief encounter with the staff and students of Mamasaheb Laud High School, Dolgardwadi People cringe at the very mention of snakes. But there are exceptions. Dolgarwadi is one such village where snakes are not feared but considered friends. My eyes popped when I saw the students of Mamasaheb Laud High School handling a variety snakes with gay abandon.