More than a team, a family
SITA's Team
Always with a smile
Meet Our People
Sita Cultural center is made by its people! Since its inception in 2012, a core group is present and many more great additions have been welcomed. We are a multicultural, multifaceted and mutlilingual group of Pondicherrians who are proud to promote our city and the arts and culture around it. Be part of our large family!
Arts and Culture as a way of life
The Partners
Fleur Soumer
Managing Partner
Fleur opened SITA cultural center in 2012 with the aim of creating a place for people to experience various facets of Indian arts and get introduce to a true French culture in Pondicherry.
Being multipotential, her creativity has no limit and she impulses positive energy to the team that she leads like her family. She doesn’t hesitate to roll up her sleeves and pitch in to organize classes and workshops as she loves being in contact with the public.
Ajith Muthu
Managing Partner
Ajith is the head behind all admin and logistic missions. Being a techie, he is always ahead of the game and comes up with 1000 ideas at a time to enhance and improve SITA cultural center.
After many years handling Absara voyages, he has a true understanding on how to provide top-quality services to our clients and collaborators.
Vinna Vienne
Managing Partner
Vinna perfectly embodies the essence of Pondicherry cultural heritage. Her dual citizenship is a cultural wealth that she treasures and enjoys to share with her clients from SITA cultural center and Absara voyages. Vinna holds a master in History in Indian civilization and French-Indian relations. She has a sharp look and nothing escapes her attention so to enable our guests to enjoy the best ever experiences and to keep our center a piece of heaven.
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Our team
Shafeya
Cooking teacher
We don't know which styles of cuisine Shafaya masters the best. She cooks so delightful Kerala meals as well as Kashmiri treats.
In short, she can make you travel all around India on your plate. She is as well very informative and is no shy to give you all tips and hints to master Indian cuisine.
Manisha
Cooking teacher & cycle tour guide
Manisha is a fabulous expert in Indian and French cookings. Her classes are always informative, educational and entertaining.
Not to mention she is our warm hearted, friendly and knowledgeable cycle tour guide. You will know Pondicherry from inside and out thanks to her.
Sumesh
Yoga and wellness teacher
Sumesh is always very attentive to individual needs and is genuinely concerned that you’re having the best Yoga and Massage experiences ever.
His deep knowledge both in Ayurveda therapies as well as Sivananda yoga made him a real all-rounder.
Lakshmi
Receptionist
Lakshmi and her smile welcome you at Sita cultural center. She is our bubbly and enthusiastic receptionnist, always helpful in scheduling and organising activities for you and eager to share little pieces of knowledge about Pondicherry. She is as well a wonderful cook and a knowledgeable teacher.
Fleur
Ballet & wellness teacher
Well being and physical activities have always been crucial for Fleur. Being multipotential, it gives her the mind and body balance she is looking for and that she is promoting to all her students. Giving guests the power to engage into a healthier and better lifestyle is her motto!
Sridevi
Art and Craft teacher
Sridevi has nimbled fingers! She is super talented and can make pieces of art out of little scraps. She is as much a good instructor as she has crafting skills. All enjoy her classes as she gives individual care to each student.
Urmila
Mehendi teacher
Urmila is so passionate about her culture! Through mehendi henna design or dance class, she will always take the time to introduce you to the beauty of India. She is a lovely soul and a fantastice teacher.
Ganesh
Dance teacher
Ganesh is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher. Having trained in multiple dance styles, he will always adjust his class with your level, tastes and expectations. From all ages, you will enjoy his enthusiast and his energy.
Jubie
Cycle tour guide
As a graphic designer and an modern art lover, Jubie is proud to show his city's new facelift. having traveled abroad many times, he has a great knowledge in the worldwide Street Art scene and being a 'Pondicherrian', he knows it like the back of his hands and found little gems of Street Art for us.
Palanivel
Silambam martial art teacher
We are so proud to have Palanivel sir joining the Sita team! He is such a master in its art and a model for all of us in terms of discipline, focus and passion! Be it with children or adults, beginners or professionnal, he will always adapt his teaching methods and adjust to individual needs.
Martine
House keeper
Martine is like a little butterfly flickering around the house with her smile to make Sita cultural center as much neat, clean and welcoming as possible. She keeps a watchful eye on the proper condition of our spaces and enjoys creating beautiful Kolam patterns everyday at our doorsteps to welcome the guests.
Sathyamoorthy
gardener
The green fingers of Sathyamoorthy bring to life Sita cultural center's garden and rooftop. For us, it means a lot to keep a green haven of peace in the city and Sathyamoorthy is the best to maintain it and make the guests relax and unwind in our center.
What People love About Us
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My daughter, Nairithi, has been a part of Sita's ballet classes as a baby (along with two of her close friends) when they introduced baby ballet initiation. She enjoyed the classes very much and adored Fleur, her ballet teacher. "She's very kind and friendly to children", she asserts about her ballet teacher. We have also celebrated Diwali and Holi at Sita Cultural Centre along with their team and each of the team members we have interacted with have been very polite and helpful.
I have been attending the Yoga classes of late and find the class very meditative. The well experienced teacher also guides regarding the postures that are suitable for those who are ailing with mild bodily discomfort.
On the whole, Sita Cultural Centre gives one a wholly fulfilling experience.
AmoolyaPondicherry 
Me and my daugther took classes of Sari Drapes and Kolam with our fantastic teacher Lakshmi. The theory part was so interesting and the practical one so so funny! I suggest those workshops to everyone who wants to spend a good time and who is interested in understanding better Indian and Tamil culture. Thank you Lakshmi!
GermanaItaly 
“A special thanks to Lakshmi from the reception for her cheerfulness! I enjoyed so much the cooking class as i learned a lot about spices. Now i would be able to cook by myself scumptious meals without buying ready made curry powders. ”
Marie RigouletClermon-Ferrand 
“I Really Love Ballet Class. I Always Feel Beautiful As Well As Really Strong While Dancing. I Really Enjoy It !”
RhyahPondicherry 