"Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation" Tuesday Night Events
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S.C. State Museum 301 Gervais St., Columbia, South Carolina 29201
The "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation" exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum will be accompanied by a series of Tuesday night events from 6 to 8 p.m.:
- Midlands Gives Bollywood Celebration, May 2 – Apart of the Midlands Gives celebration, this event will include henna tattoos, traditional clothing demonstrations and a number of dance programs.
- Food and Spices of India, May 9 – Explore the foodways traditions of India. Presenters will demonstrate the cultural significance of Indian spices, food and how spices are used in traditional Indian dishes.
- Clothing and Costumes of India, May 16 – Discover the incredible clothing from the diverse cultures and history of India for men and women. Explore the use of different weaves, patterns, textiles, handwork and ways of wearing beautiful fabrics.
- Music and Dance of India, May 23 – Experience the classical music and dance of India.
- Holistic Healing, June 13 – Hima Dalai from Vital Energy will discuss traditional Indian methods of holistic healing. Hima Dalai is a certified, licensed occupational therapist and energy practitioner with over 30 years of experience.
- Vedanta Spiritual Philosophy, June 20 – Explore the endless questions of life and the pursuit of happiness in this special Vedanta spiritual philosophy class from Vedanta World of New York.
- Yoga, June 27 – City Yoga owner and instructor Staci Millner-Collins will lead a yoga class for guests to celebrate the museum's "Beyond Bollywood" exhibition.
All "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation" events are free with museum general admission.