Celebration of India
Saturday, August 28
12 noon–4:00 pm
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a fun-filled day with Chitresh Das Dance Company’s traditional Indian dance performance, a gallery yoga tour with yogini Lorna Reed, and a storytelling hour for the whole family. Meet artist Sanjay Patel, who will present his fascinating new book, an adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana titled Ramayana: Divine Loophole, and make an artwork to take home. This weekend, the museum is also introduces its new Yoga Gallery Guide, a self-guided tour of the museum’s collection focused on artworks associated with yoga poses.
Throughout the day (12-4 pm)
| Seminar Room | Taste Indian spices and special desserts. |
| South Court | Enjoy hands-on art activities! Color artist Sanjay Patel's illustrations from his book, Ramayana: Divine Loophole and create your own badge to wear. |
| View video Yoga Unveiled, learn more about yoga and its history, and pick up your copy of Yoga Gallery Guide to tour the South Asia Gallery on the third floor. |
Special Presentations
Samsung Hall 1:00 pm |
Dance and move with your family and friends. Dancers and musicians from Chitresh Das Dance Company present a special program on Indian traditional dance in this interactive Lecture and demonstration. |
Education Studios 2:00 – 4:00 pm |
Pixar animation artist and author Sanjay Patel presents his new book, Ramayana: Divine Loophole. Listen to his retelling of the Ramayana and make your own artwork to take home. |
Docent Tours and Storytellings In the South Asia Galleries
All tours meet at the Information Desk (Ground Floor)
| 11:00 am and 12:00 noon | Yoga Gallery Tours with yogini Lorna Reed (30 minutes each) |
| 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm | Docent tours - India and its Neighbors: Beliefs Made Visible (45 minutes each) |
| 3:00 pm | Family Storytelling Tour (30 minutes) |
