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Grow your Mind, Strengthen your Roots

Grow your Mind, Strengthen your RootsGrow your Mind, Strengthen your Roots

Gandhi Jayanti

The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated every year on 2nd October. Bapu led India’s independence movement, along with many other freedom fighters. He started several civil rights movements, promoting his method of non-violence.  The United Nations also observes Gandhi Jayanti as ‘International Day of Non-Violence,’ to honor his valuable contributions to the Indian freedom struggle. 


Consulate General of India, New York and The Culture Tree are co-hosting a celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday / International Day of Non-violence. This celebration is for children and families (kids age 4-18 years).

The event will include:

  • Gandhi's life, philosophy and Ahimsa by Surbhi Pandya
  • Meditation by Nidhi Pandya
  • Dandi March, a short interactive play by Shubhra Prakash
  • Music inspired by Bapu, songs by Charul Gopal and children
  • What I learnt from Gandhiji's life, readings by 6 children
  • Art activity inspired by Bapu’s life, led by Apnavi Pareek
  • Vegetarian food tasting by Utsav Restaurant


When: Saturday, September 30, 11am - 1pm

Where: Indian Consulate in NYC


Submission: What I learnt from Gandhiji's life (Sept 15 deadline)

Submission guideline: Write a paragraph or a poem (200 words max) on what you learnt from Gandhiji, his life and his teachings. You can submit an illustration along with the essay.


Submit Here

Register Here

Raas-Garba in NYC

Raas-Garba at Waterline Park

Join us for an energetic and colorful afternoon of Raas-Garba at Waterline Square Park!


Get ready to dance to the beats of traditional Gujarati music and experience the vibrant culture of India. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this event is open to everyone. So gather your friends and family, put on your best traditional attire, and let's groove together at the beautiful Waterline Square. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of music, dance, and joy!


This is an inclusive event and we welcome people of all cultures, religions, ages, genders, sexualities and backgrounds to join us.


This event is co-hosted by Waterline Square Park, The Culture Tree, Desi Rainbow Parents and Allies


Wednesday October 18, 4-6pm (Rain date Oct 19)

Register Here

Diwali 2023

Diwali is one of the key festivals celebrated in South Asian, by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. It is the festival of lights, with a symbolism of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge of ignorance and hope over despair.  

Multi-sensorial Programs

We offer multi-sensorial programs for corporations, cultural institutions and school, including:

-Diwali Art Kits (different options)

-Ramleela Puppet Show 

-Dance Performance

-Dance Workshop

-Mithai Making Workshop (Food as Culture)

-Henna tutorial and tattoos

-Book reading 

-Diwali presentation and discussion



Events in NYC (details coming soon):

The Rubin Museum 11/5, 1-3pm

The Allerton Library, 11/6, 10.30am

Brooklyn Children's Museum 11/9, 2-5pm

The Seaport 11/10, 3-6pm

Asia Society 11/11, 1-4pm

Brooklyn Museum 11/12 (All Day)

Children's Museum of Manhattan 11/11 and 11/12, 2 - 3.15pm

New York Public Library 11/13, 4pm

Hudson Yards, 11/18, 4-5pm


Puppet Shows

Ramleela

Colors of Krishna's Love

Colors of Krishna's Love

Story of Diwali, The Indian Festival of Lights

The festival of Diwali has its roots in ancient India and the epic Ramayan. Through Ramleela our Puppet Show, see Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and Ravana come to life. It is a famous story on Diwali from North India. The show will teach the meaning of true devotion, love, kindness and valor; a

Story of Diwali, The Indian Festival of Lights

The festival of Diwali has its roots in ancient India and the epic Ramayan. Through Ramleela our Puppet Show, see Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and Ravana come to life. It is a famous story on Diwali from North India. The show will teach the meaning of true devotion, love, kindness and valor; all while learning why we celebrate Diwali. We will end in a surprise celebration!


Duration: 30 mins

Time Frame: October/November
Age: 3 –  12 years

Includes a puppet making activity kit


This puppet show has been produced in partnership with The Culture Tree and WonderSpark Puppets

Colors of Krishna's Love

Colors of Krishna's Love

Colors of Krishna's Love

Celebrate Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors

Through our puppet show Colors of Krishna’s Love, we bring to life Krisha and a popular story of Holi.

Holi has its roots in ancient Indian mythology. Lord Krishna loves to have fun with his friends and family. He plays Holi, throwing colored powder, and sharing love and laughter. The Culture Tr

Celebrate Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors

Through our puppet show Colors of Krishna’s Love, we bring to life Krisha and a popular story of Holi.

Holi has its roots in ancient Indian mythology. Lord Krishna loves to have fun with his friends and family. He plays Holi, throwing colored powder, and sharing love and laughter. The Culture Tree has created a puppet show that showcases Krishna playing Holi with his friends Radha and Sudama. Here children will learn the story of Holi and also learn how it is celebrated.


Duration: 30 minutes 

Timing: March/April

Age: 3 – 12 years (Children and parents)


Includes a puppet making activity kit 


This puppet show has been produced in partnership with The Culture Tree and WonderSpark Puppets

The Climate Warriors

Colors of Krishna's Love

The Climate Warriors

Inspirational stories from around the world about how little kids have tried to make the earth more beautiful, safe and sustainable

Goal: Celebrate Earth Day and Instill Conversation about the Environment and Climate Change Through Puppetry 


Given the importance of youngsters to be part of the discussion on climate change, we have developed

Inspirational stories from around the world about how little kids have tried to make the earth more beautiful, safe and sustainable

Goal: Celebrate Earth Day and Instill Conversation about the Environment and Climate Change Through Puppetry 


Given the importance of youngsters to be part of the discussion on climate change, we have developed a puppet show for children to learn how they can take action to help save Planet Earth. The story captures the journey of three inspirational children located different parts of the world, who join forces to take action and make a change so as to inspire their parents, friends and everyone around them to save Planet Earth. These youngsters are brave, knowledgeable and environmentally responsible. This show will empower your children to understand the importance of climate change and what they can do to help reverse the climate crisis. 

Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour

Time Frame: April (Earth Day), June (World Environment Day) or Year Round 

Age: 3 – 16 years (Children and parents) 

Past Events

World Culture Festival: Dance!

Puppet Show: The Colors of Krishna's Love

Family Day: Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2019 & 2020 & 2022
Eid Around The World

Color For India at Hudson Yards.

Color For India hosted at Hudson Yards.

Cultural Event Series

Cultural Event Series

Eid Around The World

Cultural Event Series

Cultural Event Series

Cultural Event Series

We host several cultural events and book readings at NYPL

Fauja Singh Keeps Going


Cultural Event Series

Diwali Celebration

A Private Tour of Henri Cartier-Bresson's: India in Full Frame 

Wonderland Lit Festival

Wonderland Lit Festival

Wonderland Lit Festival

First Ever Literary Festival for Indian-American Children.

Details here.

Dabba Dialogue

Wonderland Lit Festival

Wonderland Lit Festival

Dabba Dialogue is a series in which we will have conversations about our “story”, revolving around identity, diversity, heritage and culture.   

Episode 1: Our first segment will feature Chief Spice Mama Dr Kanchan Koya and singer Falu. In our first session, we will invite 6 Indian – American kids to describe and talk about their Dabbas an

Dabba Dialogue is a series in which we will have conversations about our “story”, revolving around identity, diversity, heritage and culture.   

Episode 1: Our first segment will feature Chief Spice Mama Dr Kanchan Koya and singer Falu. In our first session, we will invite 6 Indian – American kids to describe and talk about their Dabbas and share their story.  Episode 2:  Asia Society hosts our next event where we will have conversation with Teens about identity  


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