Join the South Street Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree on Saturday, October 10 from 2pm to 5pm for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic1885 tall ship Wavertree! Get tickets at https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/navratri/.

Anu Sehgal, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, will kick off the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. You will also learn the meaningful connections between Wavertree and India before picking up dandiya sticks and dancing to the beats of traditional Gujarati music from DJ Magic Mike. Head dancer Meha Sedana and her troupe will guide guests through basic Raas-Garba dance steps before leading everyone in a lively dance-along to popular songs. The vibrant dance performance and workshop will bring this beautiful celebration to life with the stunning costumes and amazing choreography.

Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned dancer, this event is open to everyone and welcomes those who want to learn. Delicious Indian food and drinks available for purchase. Dress in your best traditional attire if you’re feeling inspired, and join this unforgettable celebration on the main deck of this iron-hulled cargo ship!

The Museum will have a limited number of dandiya sticks available on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure you can fully join the fun, you encourage you to bring your own if you have them.