The Shortlist of the Alfred Fried Photography Award 2017
Auroville, the last Utopia
Auroville, the 'City Of Dawn' was founded in 1968 in southern India to create a society to live in peace and progressive harmony. Today 2,800 people from around 50 countries live in Auroville and the place is getting more attractive for volunteers and new citizens from year to year. There are some official principles: no money, no alcohol, no real estate property for individuals or groups. All is owned by Auroville itself. The citizens receive a maintenance for their basic needs. There is no mayor in Auroville, decisions are made by working groups in lengthy processes. And most Aurovilians are highly dedicated to what they love most: work. People have been living together in peace for almost 50 years regardless of the colour of their skin, religion, or background.
Photos by David Klammer
Auroville, the 'City Of Dawn' was founded in 1968 in southern India to create a society to live in peace and progressive harmony. Today 2,800 people from around 50 countries live in Auroville and the place is getting more attractive for volunteers and new citizens from year to year. There are some official principles: no money, no alcohol, no real estate property for individuals or groups. All is owned by Auroville itself. The citizens receive a maintenance for their basic needs. There is no mayor in Auroville, decisions are made by working groups in lengthy processes. And most Aurovilians are highly dedicated to what they love most: work. People have been living together in peace for almost 50 years regardless of the colour of their skin, religion, or background.
Photos by David Klammer
