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The Reston Multicultural Festival is a true celebration of diversity and community spirit, and sets a great example for all localities in the US. Continue reading Reston Multicultural Festival: a celebration of diversity and community spirit
On International Dance Day at the Kennedy Center, Janaki Rangarajan presented two pieces: ‘Jathiswaram’, highlighting ‘Nrtta’ (pure dance movements); and ‘Juda – Ode to Separation’ which explores the beauty of Sufi poetry through Bharatanatyam. Continue reading Janaki Rangarajan Enthralls American Audience with Bharatanatyam on International Dance Day
An advocate of women’s empowerment, Lakshmi Swaminathan said, “As a woman myself and having students who are all females, I thought it would be wonderful to present a show highlighting the glory of the female goddesses of Hinduism. Continue reading Natananjali’s Annual Dance Show ‘Devi’ is a Tribute to Divine Female Power
The dances in the Bharatanatyam style, choreographed for the most part by Lakshmi Swaminathan, gifted and dedicated director of the Natananjali School of Dance based in Maryland, were set to beautiful compositions in praise of Lord Shiva. Continue reading Natananjali School’s Annual Dance Show is a Spiritually Uplifting Experience
Thousands of people dressed in colorful Indian attire thronged to the cavernous FedEx Field on a warm and balmy Saturday to enjoy the sights and sounds of the largest Diwali Mela in the national capital region and beyond. Continue reading Diwali Mela Draws Thousands in Washington Area
Jeannie Jones, hostess of the event, gushed, “There is something about dance and music that just brings everybody together – one spirit, one mind and you feel absolutely amazing”! Continue reading National Dance Day Draws Diverse Crowd to Kennedy Center
Thousands of people converged on the Avenue of the Presidents to partake in the Fiesta Asia Street Fair. For the seventh consecutive year, this festival was held to celebrate the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month…. Continue reading Fiesta Asia Street Fair Draws Scores to Nation’s Capital
The Fiesta Asia Street Fair, held on the Avenue of the Presidents for the eighth consecutive year, highlighted the vibrant, rich and colorful culture of Asia, the world’s largest and most populous continent. Continue reading Fiesta Asia Street Fair: A Cultural Treat in Capital City
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