The first-ever India House at the Paris 2024 Olympics, conceptualized by Reliance Foundation in partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). India House will be a venue for celebration of our nation’s rich cultural and sporting heritage. Come experience the best of India, its rich heritage, & its boundless potential.
Summary
A meeting place with athletes and federations, and a place of celebration, India House also aims to retrace India’s Olympic journey since 1920.
- Purpose: India House aims to showcase India’s storied past, vibrant present, and exciting future alongside advances in technology and digitalization. It will be a space to honour our athletes, celebrate victories, share stories, and welcome the world to India.
- Experiences: Visitors can immerse themselves in various experiences, including culture, arts, sports, culinary treats, yoga, handicrafts, music, and performances by Indian dance groups.
- Dates: July 27 – August 11, 2024
- Entry: From 11:00 except July 27 which starts at 18:00. The Opening Night event will be featuring the famous Indian playback singer Shaan (Shantanu Mukherjee) on July 27.
- Tickets: Daily pass for 5,00 € available via tickets.myindiahouse.in
- Location: Prairie du Cercle Nord, Parc de la Villette, designated as the “Park of Nations” during the Games.
- For information about address, nearest bus/metro/tram stops, please refer to the Practical Information sectionin the end.
For more information, visit the official India House website: myindiahouse.in
What is a country house?
- A cornerstone feature of the Olympic Games, Olympic Hospitality Houses serve as a platform for participating countries to showcase their culture, hospitality, and national pride to athletes, media, visitors, and supporters.
- These houses serve as a space for fans to celebrate and support their
athletes/ teams during competitions, and act as a “home away from home” for athletes and their families during the Games. - The Olympic House also becomes a place for fans of the country’s team to gather for event “watchparties” and celebrations during competitive events, and in some cases, athletes who medal make an appearance during the day or evening.
- At the 2016 Rio Olympics, there were more than 35 Olympic committee-affiliated hospitality houses around Rio, with 27 listed on the official Rio 2016 website. These houses brought up unique experiences to the visiting fans. For example, the Heineken Holland House in Rio had a cry room, a pool, a swim-up bar, and a two-storey video screen streaming the Olympics live.
- Source: India-House-announcement-press-release.
India House: A Home Away from Home
- India House at the Paris Games will serve as a showcase of India to the world, to fans from across the world, to key stakeholders from the global sports world, Indian travellers, media and athletes.
- It will also be the first time that Indian athletes will have a home at the Olympics that will look to celebrate India’s sporting achievements and sportspersons.
- The India House will be situated at Parc de la Villette, which is the third-largest park in Paris, 55.5 hectares (137 acres) in area, located at the northeastern edge of the city.
- During the Olympic games, La Villette is set to become the Parc Des Nations and host Olympic Houses near India House like France (Club France), Netherlands, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Czech Republic, South Africa and Columbia.
- Upon entering India House, visitors will be greeted with the sights, sounds, and flavors of India – from tantalizing cuisine to vibrant music, and exquisite textiles to traditional jewellery.
- Guests will be transported to India’s towns and cities to learn about what the country has to offer, aided by transcendental technology. Fans also get to cheer on their favourite Indian athletes be part of community watch parties and celebrate athletes’ achievements with dedicated athlete celebrations.
- All those who enter India House will undoubtedly be moved – figuratively, by experiences like mallakhamb involving the visually impaired and youth; by the likes of yoga, and dance to give them- a true taste of India.
- India House will embody the nation’s unwavering determination for success across all endeavors, particularly in the realm of sports.
- Additionally, a dedicated section will commemorate India’s over
100-year journey since its inaugural appearance at the Olympics, while simultaneously highlighting our future sporting ambitions. - In essence, India House is poised to transcend boundaries, bridge cultures and foster camaraderie among Olympic enthusiasts – all while showcasing India’s rich heritage and boundless potential to the world.
- Source: India-House-announcement-press-release.
Practical Informatiion
Location: Prairie du Cercle Nord, Parc de la Villette, designated as the “Park of Nations” during the Games.
Access by Public Transport:
- Bus 75, 151 : Stop at Porte de Pantin
- Bus 139, 150, 152 : Stop at Porte de la Villette
- Métro 5 : Stop at Porte de Pantin
- Métro 7 : Stop at Corentin Cariou ou Porte de la Villette
- Tramway 3B : Stop at Porte de Pantin ou Porte de la Villette
For the smooth running of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, some metro stations, tram stops and RER C stations will be temporarily closed this summer. These closures are planned in various stages from 17th May to 21st September 2024. For more information, Metro, Tram and RER Network Disruptions and Station closures for the Games.
