The Culture Tree promotes cultural literacy about South Asia through language and educational & cultural programs. Our goal is to create empathy, respect and understanding towards all different cultures and further inclusivity, while still helping address questions about Identity with heritage cultures.
We partner with museums, galleries, schools and libraries to implement our classes and programming. Our programs include celebration of key festivals and events, puppet shows, bi-lingual storytime, mindful eating, mindfulness and language classes in key South Asian languages.
We are also cultural & diversity consultants and advocate for cultural literacy and diversity & equity in children's programming and education.
We are Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certified and our Collective is a 501 c3
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Join us at one of our Diwali events.
We are now booking for Diwali:
Puppet Show
Dance Workshop
Dance Performance
Storytime
Mithai Making Workshop
Our Founder Anu Sehgal being awarded by Mayor Eric Adams.
NY Times and Indian Express feature of The Culture Tree
The Times of India featured us this Fall.
Vision on Asia and TV Asia covered our event Color For India at Hudson Yards.
Kahaani Chamkeeli, a Hindi book about Raakhi.
Order and review here.
I am a Lotus, a diverse picture book on mindfulness, meditation and reflection to become a lotus in mind and body
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My First Hindi Words, an essential book for introductory Hindi learners.
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Kahaani Rangeeli, a Hindi book on Holi and i
Kahaani Chamkeeli, a Hindi book about Raakhi.
Order and review here.
I am a Lotus, a diverse picture book on mindfulness, meditation and reflection to become a lotus in mind and body
Order and review here.
My First Hindi Words, an essential book for introductory Hindi learners.
Order and review here.
Kahaani Rangeeli, a Hindi book on Holi and its story written by our founder Anu Sehgal.
Order and review here.
"My sons have really enjoyed this program. They have begun to learn vital skills in order to be effective communicators. The teachers were very patient, supportive and encouraging. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to improving their children's presentation and communication skills."
"Dilan truly enjoyed the Public Communications class. He learned a lot of wonderful skills and the carryover, homework, and group and individual participation was carefully implemented. He has a developed a good early foundation of life skills as a result."
"It's been amazing to converse in Hindi with my daughter and listen to her sing Hindi songs. A big thanks to Anu for putting so much thought and care into the curriculum."
"My son was able to communicate in Hindi with his Grandfather, that was a magic moment for them both:)"
"This class is a great opportunity for our kids to learn Hindi and the culture. Every week my kids (5 year old) are very excited to come to the class. The teachers are very dedicated and great with the kids."
"Our son (age 5) is an enthusiastic participant of this class. The teachers do a great job of making the class interactive and fun through song and games, while simultaneously packing in a lot of learning! He comes home wanting to practice his writing and slipping Hindi words into our conversations."