Cultural Committee
Encouraging the cultural involvement of members

Chairs: Anjali Kamani
Contact: cultural@netsap.org
Cultural Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/netsap-dc-cultural


Vision

The Cultural Committee shall be dedicated to creating and providing a forum for young South Asian professionals to participate in cultural offerings of the DC metro region.

The Cultural Committee will provide opportunities to increase awareness of and to promote the diverse and rich South Asian cultural heritage.

Mission

The mission of the Cultural Committee is to:

(1) Involve the NetSAP-DC community in the cultural offerings of the DC metro region, such as performances at the Kennedy Center, tours of the Smithsonian Institutions and special exhibits, musical concerts and other special community events.  

(2) Engage NetSAP-DC members in participating in a diverse range of activities including cultural dances, film festivals, musical concerts, major cultural holidays, cooking classes and other displays of South Asian culture.

Planned Programs

Art of Living Foundation: Music and Meditation for World Peace – Kennedy Center (March)

Spinning Wheel Film Festival – Kennedy Center (April)

National Cherry Blossom Festival (April)

Washington DC International Film Festival (April)

Alladeen by Motiroti/Builders Association – Kennedy Center (May)

Taking Shape: Ceramics in Southeast Asia Exhibition – Freer and Sackler Gallery (June)

Jazz Concert (National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden) (July)

Asian Pacific American Film Festival (September)

Hindi Film Screening (TBD)

Beginner and Advanced Cooking Classes (TBD)

Major Events:
(1) Holi: March

(2) Garba/Raas: October
(3) Diwali Nite: October/November

Please contact the Committee Chair if you would like to get involved!