Curious, Not Cursed
Pandora Rewritten
Her curiosity is not a curse.
This festival challenges harmful gender stereotypes by reimagining Pandora's story. Society still punishes women for curiosity, emotion, or ambition—labeling them "dramatic," "jealous," or "too much."
We transform Pandora's "box of disaster" into a playful, hopeful, human activity. Because women's curiosity is not a disaster—but the beginning of change.
Pandora Rewritten
Pandora was blamed for chaos.
Modern women are still blamed for curiosity and expression.
We link this to SDG 5—the goal of ending discrimination and violence against women.
"Women's curiosity is not a disaster—but the beginning of change."
Festival Calendar
"Open a box that refuses to punish you."
Curious, Not Cursed
A 5–10 minute walk-in experience including: fabric ribbon entrance, visual myths transformed into equality messages, and a blind-box table where each participant receives a mini Pandora box.
"Curiosity Is Human"
An informal sharing circle about gender stereotypes that punish women for emotion or curiosity. Join us for an open conversation about challenging these harmful narratives.
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The Pandora Box
A blind-box experience that turns "disaster" into curiosity and hope. Each interaction is a gentle reminder that exploration is not punishment—it's human.
Touch Box
Close your eyes and reach into a large Pandora-shaped box filled with comforting objects—soft fabric, smooth stone, warm tokens.
Fortune Slip
Each object includes a short message: "Curious, not guilty." "Soft is strong." "Equality begins when we listen."
Mini Pandora Box
Take home a small box or envelope containing your object and message—a piece of hope to carry with you.
"Open a box, and carry a piece of hope home."
Moodboard
Visual language mixes myth and daily life: boxes, hands, fabric, supportive gestures, and scenes showing how women are misread or punished for being expressive.
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Women Supporting Each Other
Anti-jealousy stereotype visual
Unpaid Care Work
Representing hidden labour
Visitors with Boxes
Customer photo wall concept
Share Your Experience
Tag us on Instagram with your mini Pandora box photos and become part of our visual story. Let's build a community that celebrates curiosity together.
Donations(Optional)
This event is free for all participants. If you'd like to support future SDG 5 projects and help us continue challenging gender stereotypes, we welcome your contribution.
Suggested donation
from £1.80
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Cash accepted at venue
Every contribution helps us create more spaces where curiosity is celebrated, not punished.
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We will share a digital recap, photos, and invitations for future gender equality projects.
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