A New York-based cultural organisation is set to celebrate Holi with fervour through special festivities including a puppet show, art activities, Indian dance workshops to commemorate the Indian festival of colours and spread awareness among communities in the United States about Indian culture.
The Culture Tree, which promotes cultural literacy about South Asia, in partnership with New York City’s cultural epicentre The Seaport will host a special celebration on the occasion of Holi on March 19.
The array of Holi festivities, aimed at not only celebrating the festival but also teaching the community about Indian culture, will feature a puppet show, art activities and an Indian dance workshop and performance.
“As a cultural educator, I am always looking forward to providing children with authentic, immersive and inspiring experiences. In our Holi celebration, we will bring to life the festivities of one of the most fun festivals and bring the community together.
“Through events like this, we can offer cross-cultural exposure that can help shape knowledgeable, open-minded and respectful individuals, while also offering ways in which children and families from the diaspora can connect with and celebrate their heritage,” Anu Sehgal, Founder and President of The Culture Tree, told PTI.
The Culture Tree, which is a Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certified organisation, said that the puppet show, ‘Colors of…
