Ashwin Patel
ST LOUIS: BalVihar of St. Louis is back in action with active engagement in and around Greater St. Louis Community. On October 28, 2022, Bal Vihar partnered with St. Louis Arts Museum (SLAM) for “SLAM Underground: Vibrant” program.
The event celebrated Indian culture and its connection to the exhibition Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz. There was a lot of excitement about an in-person event where visitors could immerse themselves in the Indian culture and experience activities such as wearing Sari, exposure to myths, legends and histories of the textiles of India, learning Dandiya dance (dancing rhythmically with sticks), embellish with Henna like body art.
Bal Vihar organized and managed a sari station in Grigg Gallery, an interactive Dandiya dance demonstration in the Farrell Auditorium, and a Mehndi (Henna) activity in the classrooms. Large number of visitors lined up at Sari Station to wear saris and took selfies with their beautiful sari dresses. Likewise, a lot of participants got Mehndi in their palms. One could see the enthusiasm and curiosity of the visitors to learn about a different culture and experience some aspects for themselves.
Interestingly, a large number visitors also were on the Farrell Auditorium stage and learning Dandiya dance and enjoying the dances. Bal Vihar has been engaged with inter-faith groups of Greater St. Louis to spread awareness of other cultures, building harmony and leveraging the platforms to promote peace and unity.
Bal Vihar is an active partner with local organizations like St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis Arts Museum, Magic house, St. Louis interfaith community to promote cultural diversity Center for Indian Cultural Education – Bal Vihar of St. Louis is a non-profit organization. Since its inception in 1992 it has been serving the Metro St. Louis Indian community.
The primary focus of this organization is to provide Indian cultural education to students age 5-18, its application and integration with the global multicultural and multifaceted society. Over last 30 years Bal Vihar has helped groom a breed of multi-cultural global leaders of next generation that have been shaped by the best of the cultures from east and west.
These youngsters understand the need and value of the cultural values that have been instilled in them through the rigorous program. Students are also taught discipline, tolerance and devotion in their daily routine. The ultimate goal is “to throw the light of cultural knowledge on every child, to make every child an outstanding citizen and to spread the song of peace and harmony around the world.” For more information visit www.balvihar-st.louis.com
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