Oct. 2 event is open to the public
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host a family event to celebrate the diverse culture of India on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 10 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, will be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center in the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education at 42nd and Emile streets.
The annual event – Rhythms of India/Bharat Mela – is co-sponsored by UNMC and the Indian Association of Nebraska.
"It is an opportunity for people to come and discover Indian culture without having to travel to India," said Chandra Are, M.D., associate professor of surgical oncology and president of the India Association of Nebraska. "We will showcase Indian history, culture and tradition combined with dance and food in a fun family-style event."
Dr. Are said the event will feature:
• A quiz;
• History competition;
• Food vendors serving Indian food;
• Displays from various states of India with their unique arts/crafts/dress; and
• A cultural bonanza with traditional Indian dance and Bollywood.
The cost to attend is $10 for adults; $25 for a family of four; and/or $5 for people under age 18.
Money raised from the event will fund multiple charitable events that the India Association of Nebraska has been undertaking for several years. They include scholarships to the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Creighton University, as well as donations to the Blind Foundation, emergency food shelters and to organizations that promote education of girls in India.
In addition, this year the funds will be allotted to a new scholarship to be given to UNMC.
For more information or to buy tickets, go to http://bharatmelaomaha.blogspot.com/.
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