Folk culture
Rupinder
Kaur
Arts Administrator | Cultural Researcher | International Cultural Exchange
An independent cultural professional working across folklore and international cultural exchange. Her research interests include traditional crafts, folk costume and the safeguarding of specialised cultural knowledge.
An independent cultural research initiative.
An independent cultural research initiativeSZÁL is a project in development exploring traditional dress, folk practices and cultural knowledge. It aims to bring together dispersed research resources, identify gaps in existing documentation and encourage a deeper understanding of cultural traditions across regions and communities.The project is currently at the conceptual and research stage, with an interest in digital documentation and archival methods as tools for cultural research and safeguarding.
Selected WorkParul University International Folklore Festival (PUIFF) | 2023–2026
International coordination and programme development for the university's international folklore festival, including group participation, institutional liaison and festival logistics for four editions.AIU International Youth Festivals | 2019 and 2024
Contributed to the international cultural programme and coordination associated with the festivals hosted by Chandigarh University and Parul University.1st Sri Sury International Conference | Thailand, 2022
Supported the international conference hosted in collaboration with Bansomdej Chaopraya Rajabhat University, Bangkok, by identifying and inviting music and dance professors to serve as academic reviewers.IOV India National Section | 2024
Facilitated the General Assembly and election process leading to the establishment of the IOV India National Section at Parul University.World Folk League | 2020
Contributed to an international cultural exchange initiative connecting folk arts organisations during the pandemic period.International Cultural Exchanges | 2010 onwards
Coordinated international folk groups, festival participation and cultural exchange initiatives involving India and partner organisations abroad.
Research & WritingPhulkari: Research on a Traditional Craft of Punjab | 2026
Field-based research examining the changing practice of Phulkari, the experiences of artisans and the challenges surrounding the continuity of traditional workmanship. Completed as part of the MA Folklore and Culture Studies programme at IGNOU.Folklore, Cultural Knowledge and Safeguarding
Research interests include traditional crafts, folk costume, cultural transmission and the documentation of specialised knowledge associated with living traditions.Writing on Folk Culture
Articles and reflections on folk traditions, cultural exchange and the people and practices that sustain them.