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India Association of Minnesota
November 2024 Newsletter
51 Years Supporting the Indian Community
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IAM Annual General Body Meeting
IAM Members are invited to join us for the Annual General Body Meeting (GBM)
- Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
- Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Location: Brookdale Library - Full Meeting Room ABC, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center , MN 55430
GBM is a key event for all IAM members to come together, review our achievements, and plan for the future. This meeting will cover important updates, elect new board members, and discuss initiatives to further IAM’s mission in our community.
High level agenda:
- 2024 Treasurer Report
- 2024 President Report
- 2024 TAC Chair Updates
- Election for 2025 Board & Officers
- 2025 President Remarks
If you are not already a member, review membership options on our site and consider joining IAM and supporting our mission.
Attend the GBM, make your voice heard, and help shape the path forward for IAM!
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Dhanyawad 2024
Save the Date
IAM will celebrate all of you, our volunteers, partners and sponsors, at our annual Dhanyawad event. It will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Minnetonka Community Center.
Watch for your invitation.
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Non-Violence Day Event
Honoring the 155th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy of peace through non-violence, India Association of Minnesota held a Non-violence day event on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Minnesota History Center.
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IAM Pesident Meena Bharti welcomed the assembled guests, spoke about the annual Non-violence event and then introduced the event emcee, IAM intern Sricharan Kanajam. Kent Whitworth, Minnesota History Center CEO & Executive Director, spoke about the partnership with IAM to host the Non-violence for several years. working with the Indian community. MHS has helped and collaborated with with IAM on many projects since 1992, starting from the Indian Oral History Projects Beyond Bollywood Exhibition, and the book “From Seven Rivers to Ten Thousand Lakes” on Minnesota’s Indian American Community,
Ekta Prakash presented the Non-violence proclamation from Governor Tim Walz to Ram Gada and Meena Bharti. The Keynote speaker was author, Caren Stelson. Youth and IAM Intern speakers were Kavya Nair and Krisha Pillai.
A Video of Gandhi's life was introduced by Ram Gada. The Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston received the Vision of Gandhi award and a video from the museum was shown. Father Harry Bury representing Twin Cities Non-violent spoke about their continuing work. Arvind Naik gave a presentation on meditation. Closing the formal program was IAM Vice-president Srividya Vaidyanathan, who thanked everyone for attending.
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Prior to the formal presentations, a social hour with entertainment by the Twin Cities Non Violent Music trio, conducted by Jim BendTensil with Trombone, Guitar & Drums was enjoyed in the Dr S.K. Dash Rotunda. A light lunch from India Palace was served.
Entertainment during the program featured a carnatic musical performance by Anu Krishnan and Students. Arpita Ganguly and Suhani Lal from the Nava Kriti Dance School performed an Odissi dance. Greg Herrings performed on Guitar.
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In addition to President Meena Bharti and VP Srividya Vaidyanathan, IAM was represented by Mangala Acharya, Ram Gada, Fazel Haris, Alice Northrup and interns Krisha Pillai and Sricharan Kanajam. Past presidents showing their support were Raj Menon (2009), Suyash Jain (2022), Ramesh Muniswamy (2006), Godan Nambudiripad (1990), Niru Misra (1994) and Honorary Board Member Bruce Corrie. Thank you to Sunitha Pillai and Anuarg Saurabh for leading this event.
This Free Event was hosted by India Association of Minnesota with sponsorship from the Dr. Dash Foundation, Twin Cities Non-violent and the Minnesota History Center.
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2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar
India Association of Minnesota and SEWA -AIFW hosted the second annual Small Business Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the SEWA building.
IAM President Meena Bharti, VP Srividya Vaidyanathan, Magala Archarya and Alice Northrup greeted the shoppers. Sunitha Pillai and Pradeep Sukhani supported the IAM Team. Full disclosure: The IAM team also did some shopping!
It was a wonderful opportunity for the Indian community to support local Indian businesses and to select unique gifts and clothing. India Spice House Restaurant served delicious Indian cuisine and Chai for customers needing a break from shopping.
Thank you to SEWA CEO Anjuli Misra Cameron and her team for the venue and all of their work making this another successful bazaar.
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IAM's Cancer Awareness Event
On Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2024, IAM held it's annual cancer awareness event. This year's program was Nostalgic 90's.
Pictures and details from this well attended event will be in the December IAM newsletter.
Our designated charity this year was the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. There is still time to donate.
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The mission of the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund is to assist and support the cancer community in Minnesota by funding research, prevention, treatment and other programs relating to the cancer community’s principal needs.
https://randyshavercancerfund.org/
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SEWA - AIFW 20th Anniversay Celebration
"Yesterday's Lessons, Tomorrow's Triumphs 20 Years of Transformation"
It was an evening of celebration for SEWA - AIFW on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center.
Attendees enjoyed light appetizers and beverages during registration and the reception. The program began with a Lamp Lighting Ceremony and 20th Anniversary video which included clips of founder and past CEO, Raj Chaudhary. CEO, Anjuli Cameron spoke about this milestone moment in the history of SEWA - AIFW. She then introduced Keynote speaker, Judge Veena Iyer. The Sayal Foundation presented SEWA with a check for $200,000. Dancers Anu Gupta & Anand Krishnan and Fazel Haris performed. Dinner and a celebration concert concluded the evening.
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Representing IAM, a sponsor for this event, were Vice President Srividya Vaidyanathan, Board members, Shruti Joshi, Hasmukh Patel, Manoj Voona and Fazel Haris. Also in attendance were Alice Northrup, Past Presidents Suyash Jain and Sree Kamajjola, Honorary board member Ram Gada, TAC member Pradeep Sukhani and IAM Intern Anand Seemakurthy.
https://www.sewa-aifw.org/
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Minnesota Tennis Ball Cricket (MTBC)
IAM President Meena Bharti and Board Directors Anurag Saurabh and Ram Rajagopalan graced the 2024 MTBC Night Awards Gala on Saturday, October 5th at Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center. This premier event celebrated MTBC's exceptional cricket season, honoring players, teams, and community achievements. Meena Bharti was invited to present the awards and shared insights about IAM's history and its pillars.
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Highlights of the evening included cultural performances, dinner and networking and the MTBC/MTPL awards ceremony. IAM was presented with a sponsorship plaque.
http://www.cricketmn.com/
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Bengali Association of Minnesota (BAM)
The Bengali Association of MN (BAM) celebrated their annual Durga Pujo from Oct 11-13, at Central Middle School, Eden Prairie. While the event was to celebrate the Hindu festival of Navratri and the traditional Durga Puja, it saw the attendance from community members across the spectrum.
BAM leadership team had graciously invited IAM Officers and their spouses to the celebrations. All 4 IAM officers were in attendance for the beautiful to experience the cultural display of Durga Pujo on Saturday, Oct 12. The BAM community had also put up an impressive art exhibition at the venue. BAM members went out of their way to make their guests comfortable and explain the rituals in detail.
The event saw community participation beyond expectation, with over 500 registrations flowing in over the 3 days.
Pictured above: IAM President Meena Bharti, VP Srividya Vaidyanathan, Mangala Acharya and Uma Venkat, Past IAM board members Snehashish Ghosh and Swapna Sengupta Halder. Also pictured is Rita Mustafi and BAM President Vijayesh Roy.
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CAPM Leadership Awards
On October 18, the Minnesota Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) hosted the Leadership Awards Dinner to celebrate 40 years of empowering Asian Pacific Minnesotans and to commemorate 50 years since the end of the Vietnamese War. The event took place at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. India Association of Minnesota (IAM) was honored to represent the Asian Indian community at the event and partner with the Council as a sponsor. The Council is an executive branch, non-cabinet agency tasked with the responsibility of working for the implementation of economic, social, legal and political equality of Asian Pacific Minnesotans.
IAM Board members Srividya Vaidyanathan, Shruti Joshi, Ram Rajgopalan, Fazel Harris, Trustee Advisory Council members Sreeni Checka and Suyash Jain, Honorary Board member Ram Gada and intern Shanya Kumar were among the 700 attendees at the Awards Dinner, celebrating those among us in the API community who have contributed to our state and our nation in immeasurable ways.
The inspiring night shone the spotlight on the Awardees- Xiongpao Lee for Democracy in Action Award, Chee Yang and James Hong for Humanitarian Award, Emma Yu for Rising Star Award, Vietnamese Community of Minnesota for Outstanding Service Award and Sipra Jha for Lifetime Achievement Award. Colonel Yee Hang was the Keynote Speaker. A blessing chant by Hindu priest was recited to open the floor to the speakers. It was an evening of unity, inspiration and the power of collective action.
The program included cultural performances, remarks by CAPM Executive Director Sia Her and the presentation of colors by the Johnson High Air Force JROTC Cadets.
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Minnesota State Capitol Diwali
On October 15, 2024, Indian Americans got together to celebrate Diwali at the Minnesota State Capitol with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flannigan accompanied by Representatives Kristin Robbins and Ginny Klevorn, and Consul Vinod Gautam from the Indian Consulate in Chicago.
Invitees included leaders from India Association of Minnesota (IAM), the Hindu Society of Minnesota, BAPS and the Jain Community Center making it a very inclusive celebration. Pictured from IAM are President Meena Bharti, Mangala Acharya, Ram Gada and Sree Kamajjola.
Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President, issued a special Proclamation declaring October as The Hindu Heritage Month. Leaders from the business, arts and music, and community-at-large gathered for the event. Vallabha Tantry and Gopal Khanna representing the Association of Indians in America (AIA) in Minnesota worked with the governor’s office in bringing Diwali to the State Capitol for the second year.
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Hindu Society of Minnesota (HSMN) Diwali
Hindu Society of Minnesota celebrated Diwali on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Aatma Deepo Bhava, or Be the Light Within was a wonderful afternoon of cultural performances, delicious food, and festive vibes. Fazel Haris, Sunitha Pillai, and Mangala Acharya participated in the festivities on the stage, while Anurag Saurabh, and Pradeep Sukhani provided support from the audience!
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IAM Membership
India Association of Minnesota invites you to become a sustaining member of the organization. As the Indian population in Minnesota increases, it is more important than ever that the community be involved in the activities of IAM as it represents our common interests.
The benefits are many, including participation in the annual election of IAM officers and board members, running for a seat on the board or becoming a part of the IAM committees (Government Relations, Cultural, History and SAARI).
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For more information send an email to contact@iamn.org and an IAM board member will contact you. To become an IAM member Click Here or click on the QR code.
Welcome to new IAM members
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One Vote One Voice
An IAM Community Engagement Event
Minnesota's 22nd Secretary of State (SOS), Steve Simon met with the Indian community members on Monday afternoon, October 21, 2024 at the Eden Prairie Library. IAM Board member Sanjay Terakanambi opened the informative session and introduced Steve Simon.
SOS Simon stated that "Democracy is our business".
He went on to state that elections are key to democracy. The responsibilities of the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is to oversee the election process including the certification of all election equipment given public accuracy tests, report unofficial election results and post election audits and reviews. The SOS does not count votes. That is done by each district and is decentralized by design. The goal is always to have a high turnout and low drama. Minnesota is a champion, being #1 in the last 3 out of 4 elections for highest turnout. Minnesota has an 80% turnout among eligible voters (not registered voters). This is because Minnesota has voter friendly laws; easy access and security of voting lists. For over 50 years, Minnesota has had same day registration. Voter registrations aare run through multiple data bases. Steve Simon authored a bill for "vote from home" in 2013. He stated that it saved the 2020 election during COVID. Minnesota is always building a better election system and proposals are for automatic registration and pre-registration for 16-17 year olds.
The Minnesota election system is clean and accurate. Paper ballots are kept for 2 years as back up. The structure is accurate and secure. Minnesota also has a robust media which is good for elections. SOS Simon spoke the reasons that there have been only 3 non-legal votes in 15 years, the political party balance requirement for election judges and how curbside voting is handled for those unable to physically enter their polling place. For more information go to mnvotes.gov.
IAM sincerely thanks SOS Steve Simon for taking time during election season to educate the attendees. Thank you to Sanjay Terakanambi and Shruti Joshi for arranging the event.
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Indian American Candidates
India Association of Minnesota is non-political.
IAM will inform but does not endorse any candidates.
PG Narayanan running for re-election to the Eden Prairie City Council. PG has served the residents of the community over the past six years. He says it has been both an honor and a priilege.
Visit www.PGforEP.com
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Maj Dr Shine Mahi MD running for City Council Ward 1 Plymouth.
She has lived in the community for 18 years. She has witnessed the city grow and change. Mahi is a first time candidate. Visit letplymouthhshine.com
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Ragamala
Children of Dharma
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Performance: 7:30 pm
Venue: University of Minnesota Northrop Auditorium
For more information & tickets Click Here
Join IAM and take advantage of this remarkable opportunity to see the world premiere of Children of Dharma on November 2nd at Northrup Auditorium.
Many of you may be aware that our own Minnesota based dance company, Ragamala, is considered a premier Bharatanatyam dance company in the United States.
Ragamala has created original choreography as a Northrup Centennial Commission recipient and is working with a group of globally recognized artists to create the set, lighting, artwork and music for this performance. This piece will be premiered at the main Northrup stage at the University of Minnesota, as part of the celebration for Northrup’s own centennial.
Please show your support of Indian culture and artistry as it is given expression by Ragamala here in Minnesota. Following this event the dancers of Ragamala will be traveling to New York, Chicago, and beyond. This is your chance to be part of the hometown crowd celebrating this amazing treasure of our community.
India Association of Minnesota will have a welcome table in the lobby of Northrop and will be displaying Bharatanatyam dance costumes and saris. Northrop’s lobby will be draped with vintage saris in the exhibit, Sari Stories, created by Anju Kataria of Khazana Gallery. We are so excited to be part of this wonderful evening, and we look forward to seeing you all there.
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Asian Indian Disability Trainings
Kick Off and Social Gathering Event!
The Asian Indian Disability Trainings Program focuses on leadership development for individuals with developmental disabilities and families from culturally diverse communities. This program provides vital resources and training to increase participation in disability advocacy and services.
Date: November 17th 2024
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Maple grove Community Center
RSVP: Click on the QRcode
For more information: 612-440-9133 or info@asu-living.org
Who Should Attend?
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Individuals with developmental disabilities
- Parents and family members
- Community leaders and advocates
- Service providers
What You'll Gain:
- Insight into the program’s goals and benefits.
- Information on applying for upcoming training sessions.
- Opportunity to ask questions and get involved.
Hosted by Autism SIBS Universe (ASU)
Supported by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
https://www.asu-living.org/grants
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This year, the CHANCE Foundation is excited to present a Hindi stage comedy play titled "Miss Aloowalia," directed by Shambavii Gupta (Talented Director from Hindi Natak Company). The play is a delightful tribute to Lucknow’s rich theatre culture, filled with wit, charm, and humor.
Here are the event details:
Event: Miss Aloowalia – A Sangam Bahuguna Comedy
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Registration, Play, and Dinner)
Venue: Eden Prairie Central Middle School Auditorium, 8025 School Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Tickets: https://chanceforthem.com/
Purpose: Annual Fundraiser to support underprivileged children's education, health, and life skills development through CHANCE Foundation.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy an evening of laughter, and contribute to a noble cause.
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Crossroads Literary Magazine
Get your work published and your voice heard in Crossroads Literary Magazine, a digital magazine just for South Asian youth voices ages 14 to 20.
Click Here to submit your entry or scan the QR code. Accepting original short stories, essays, fiction, and poetry. All winning entries win a prize!
https://www.crossroadslitmag.com/
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Katha Dance Theatre (KDT)
Panchatantra - The Dancing Tales of Wisdom
Choreographed by Rita Mustaphi
This dance/theater work is an enactment of the ancient animal fables of the same name, portrayed through Kathak's intricate footwork, lyrical movements, spinning pirouettes and gestural storytelling and set to music recorded by the great J.D. Steele and co-composer Jayanta Banerjee. With its cast of 44 dancers and featuring gorgeous handmade costumes and animal masks, Panchatantra will be a visual spectacle with a strong foundation in social justice, ethics and cross-cultural wisdom. Featuring guest artist Souvik Chakraborty.
November 9 at 7:30 pm and November 10 at 2 pm (ASL-interpreted)
The O'Shaughnessy, St. Catherine University
For tickets Click Here
Katha Dance Theatre
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Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA)
The pictured object is part of a partial gift of six rare and significant Himalayan ritual metalwork objects Mia received from collector Anthony d'Offay earlier this year.
India
Votive stupa, c. 9th century
Bronze with copper and silver alloy
The Kenneth and Elayne Hengler Endowment for Art Acquisition, the William Hood Dunwoody Fund, and gift of Anthony d'Offay 2024.6.5
IAM encourages everyone to visit the renowned Minneapolis Institute of Art with its extensive collections of South Asian art.
artsmia.org
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South Asian Arts & Theater House (SAATH)
LOG KYA KAHENGE
Final Weekend
20% Off - Use code LKK20
Sofia Khan has been given the recipe for a perfect life: take one perfect job at a prestigious hospital, add in a perfect fiancé, stir in one high-end condo, and top it all off with an upcoming epic Indian wedding of mega proportions. This list of ingredients should surely guarantee happiness. But beneath the layers lies a painful truth that no one wants to talk about—a truth that keeps rising to the top, threatening to ruin the perfect mix for Sofia.
Dates: November 1 - 3, 2024
Time: Times vary
Where: Lyric Arts
420 E Main Street, Anoka, MN
When asked about the cast director Suzy Messerole said, “The South Asian acting community in the Twin Cities metro area is exploding with talent. I am so thrilled to be working with such a talented cast - most of whom are making their Lyric Arts debut.
This cast is fire!”
For tickets and learn more about this incredible group of artists: Click Here
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”Aa Mil Yaara” (Odes to the Beloved)
by Pooja Goswami Pavan & Co
Enjoy an evening of sublime poetry on the “Beloved” in all its myriad metaphors, adorned with original melodies from the creative vaults of Hindustani composer and vocalist Pooja Goswami Pavan & her ensemble of topflight co-artists.
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: The Plymouth Playhouse Theater
2705 Annapolis Ln N., Plymouth, MN 55441
Tickets: $25 (advance), $35 (door)
Click here for tickets: https://tinyurl.com/poojagpavan
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LMT Seva
Minneapolis be ready to witness one of the iconic concert of the year.
Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan and Loy performing Live
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave So, Minneapolis, MN
For more details call Shashi Tiwari at 612 978 3040.
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Minnesota Hindu Milan Mandir (MHMM)
MHMM invites you to participate in Diwali with your friends and family!
Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: 501 Walnut St., Farmington, MN 55024
Light your diyas at home on Thursday then come on Friday to Milan Mandir .
For more information call 651-500-0208
https://www.facebook.com/minnesotahindu.milanmandir
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MMA- Mithra Diwali Celebration 2024
Let’s celebrate the Festival of Lights with delicious food, sweets, vibrant decorations and the warmth of friendship.
RSVP using the QR code or https://mnmalayalee.org/mma/?p=5801
Dress code : Traditional attire encouraged
PS: This Mithra event is only for Women.
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Minnesota Sangeetha Kannada Koota (SKK)
Deepavali (ದೀಪಾವಳಿ), also known as the Festival of Lights, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a time for families to come together, light oil lamps, and celebrate with fireworks, traditional sweets, and prayers for prosperity and happiness. Kajjaya a deep-fried sweet made from rice flour and jaggery, flavored with cardamom. This is a staple sweet in many Karnataka households during Deepavali.
Karnataka Rajyotsava, celebrated on November 1st, marks the formation of the state of Karnataka in 1956. It is a day to honor the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka, showcasing folk dances, music, and the spirit of unity and pride among Kannadigas.
Date: Sat, Nov 9th 2024
Time: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Venue: Hindu Temple of Minnesota
10530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Tickets: Click Here
http://www.kannadamn.org
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Mahati Rayadurgam
Twelve years of training culminates in a solo concert.
On June 29, 2024, Wayzata High School graduate Mahati Rayadurgam entered into a lineage of artistic practice that traces its roots back nearly 3,000 years. Her arangetram—a solo dance performance, spanning two-and-a-half-hours—is a graduation in its own right, marking her debut as a qualified bharatanatyam artist.
Bharatanatyam is one of the most widely practiced styles of classical dance in India. “I think that the best way to describe it is that it’s a dance vocabulary and style that encompasses both a very emotive, personal storytelling as well as abstract movement to complex rhythms,” says Suchi Sairam, founder of Kala Vandanam Dance Company in St. Paul.
Sairam has been Rayadurgam’s dance teacher for the past 12 years and has been working closely with the 18-year-old over the course of a year to prepare her for this performance. “In this debut concert, the dancer must be able to perform all of the fundamental aspects of the [bharatanatyam] repertoire in a suite of eight to 10 dances, based on their years of training,” Sairam says. “This debut is a major milestone for a dancer, to publicly demonstrate their high level of competence in the art form. It is also considered to be a launching point as an artist.”
To read the entire article Click Here
IAM Congratulates 2022 IAM Intern to Mahati Rayadurgam on her debut.
www.kalavandanam.com
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Ragamala Dance Company
Ragamala announces 18-month New York City residency
The company will make quarterly trips to NYC for performances, classes, lectures/talks, and workshops. Partner organizations include The New York Public Library’s Dance Division, Lincoln Center, The Joyce Theater, New York University, and more!
Monday, January 6, 2025
New York Public Library
Artist talk
New York, NY
Wednesday, January 8 - Sunday, January 12, 2025
The Joyce Theater
New York, NY
Ragamala Dance Company
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Bento - A Children's Magazine
Recently, our founder, Vatsala passed away at a young age. To honor her legacy of multicultural storytelling and celebrate the joy of creative explorations, we have built Bento, a children's magazine (for ages 8+) which is the world's only global South-Asian children's magazine. The mission is to create immersive experiences so that children (ages 8-12 for this magazine) are encouraged to read and learn about the world.
This illustrated magazine shares culture, history, and storytelling. It is a platform for children to learn about stories from South Asia promoting multicultural storytelling, unity, and building bridges between the children of the world. The student reporters are from India, US (including Austin), Canada, and Pakistan. Children also have opportunities to contribute to Bento's future issues or engage creatively with activities, book recommendations, and stories.
Bento's first issue will launch on October 14th and it is on the theme "where the wild things are". This will cover topics around wildlife conservation, books, activities, and more. Contributors for the issue include award-winning writers like Brij Nath Betab, Varun Grover, Aftab Shaikh, Santhini Govindan, Professor Shah Mahmoud Hanifi, Shivani, J. Ramanand, and artists including Janan Abir, Tishya Malya, Neeta Desai, Chandrima Chatterjee, and more. We have a special section of the magazine where student reporters (between 9 to 14 years) have shared their stories and interviewed conservationists including some from the City of Austin. Bento will be available at Ann Arbor District Library, Austin Public Library, Bee Cave Library, and many schools and bookstores nationwide and in India.
70% children's and YA books in the US have leads that are animals or white and only 10% books K-12 are written by authors of color. The Bento team truly believes that all kids deserve to see themselves in stories, and this is an effort to bridge the gaps, while also spotlighting work from the diaspora.
BENTO Childrens Magazine
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Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2024
America will once again continue the tradition of celebrating the abundance of opportunities in this country. At the first thanksgiving in 1621, the settlers and Indigenous peoples of America celebrated the abundant harvests.
IAM is grateful for our sponsors, partners, volunteers and the Indian community who support our events and programs. IAM wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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