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SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Happy Diwali! Join us this Thursday\, Nov 12 from 2–5 pm to celebrate the festival of lights with The Culture Tree. Free during Community Access Thursdays! 🪔 \nHear Anu Sehgal read from My Diwali Story\, decorate a clay diya with Manasi Arya\, and watch the Ramayana come to life in a puppet show by WonderSpark Puppets. \nThen try Indian classical and folk-dance moves with @mehasadana\, and clap and sing along to music with Brooklyn Raga Massive. \nSchedule\nMy Diwali Story with Anu Sehgal\n2:30–2:50 pm\nJoin author Anu Sehgal for an interactive storytime as she reads from her book My Diwali Story: A Story of Two Childhoods\, One Light. \nDiya Decorating with Manasi Arya\n2:30–4 pm\nDecorate a traditional clay lamp with artist and educator Manasi Arya. Use colorful paint markers and gems to make a diya of your own. \nRamleela Puppet Show with WonderSpark\n3–3:25 pm\nWatch Rama\, Sita\, Hanuman\, and other characters from the Ramayana come to life in a puppet show that explores courage\, kindness\, and the triumph of good over evil. \nDance & Movement Workshop with Meha Sedan\n3:30–3:55 pm\nMove with dancer Meha Sedan in a workshop inspired by Indian classical and folk dance. No dance experience needed. \nDiwali Music Performance & Workshop with Brooklyn Raga Massive\n4 pm\nListen to musicians from Brooklyn Raga Massive perform music rooted in Indian traditions\, then join in by clapping rhythms and singing along.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/celebrate-diwali/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs,Family Day
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the rush of the city and enjoy an evening of art\, music\, language\, and connection. From October 2026 through May 2027\, China Institute’s Calligraphy\, Music & Mandarin Meetup returns for a new season\, bringing together three engaging ways to experience Chinese culture in one evening. \nThis month\, enjoy live performances featuring pipa (琵琶)\, guqin (古琴)\, and konghou (箜篌). Pick up a brush and explore Chinese calligraphy with guidance from a master calligrapher. All materials are provided\, and beginners are welcome. \nDuring intermission\, join our Mandarin Language Table for relaxed conversation and practice. Whether you are just starting out or already fluent\, everyone is welcome. \nEnjoy tea and light refreshments\, meet fellow culture lovers\, and make new connections.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/calligraphy-music-mandarin-meetup/
LOCATION:China Institute of America – Rector St.\, 40 Rector St.\, 2nd Flr.\, New York\, New York\, 10006
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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