Marking 75 Years of India’s Independence, Asia Society Texas Commemorates With ‘Celebrating Incredible India’
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HOUSTON, May 19, 2023 — Asia Society Texas celebrated the diverse cultures of India and the South Asian community with a sold-out program featuring music, dance, food, fashion, and fun.
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The program opened with a performance by dhol drummer Ketan Nayak before master of ceremonies Rekha Muddaraj welcomed guests to the festive evening. Rathna Kumar’s Anjali Dance Company presented a traditional Bharatanatyam dance that segued into a fashion show produced by Simran Rihal. With a soundtrack provided by Houston legend DJ Rocky, the fashion show consisted of three segments highlighting multiple generations of Houston’s South Asian community, with families and couples walking the runway to showcase intricate fabrics and designs as well as the workmanship behind vintage garments and modern luxury clothing. Rhythm India closed out the show with a rollicking Bollywood-style performance that climaxed with a dance to the Academy Award-winning smash “Naatu Naatu.”
Following the show, guests attended a reception where they sampled contemporary takes on traditional Indian foods from Dawaat Catering and enjoyed the opportunity to learn Bollywood dance moves with a demo provided by Rhythm India and music played by DJ Rocky.
Celebrating Incredible India! was presented in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Houston.
Master of Ceremonies
Rekha Muddaraj
Music
DJ Rocky
Dancers
Anjali Dance Company
Rhythm India
Dhol Drummer
Ketan Nayak
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About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
