Discover India Series
The Indian spice storySpices have long been intertwined with India’s trade history. Black pepper, cardamom,cloves, and cinnamon were highly valued in Europe and eventually drove thePortuguese explore Vasco da Gama …
Fundraiser to Support Western NC Disaster Relief
In the wake of recent natural disasters that have affected Western North Carolina, our community is coming together to provide much-needed relief to those who have been impacted. Homes have …
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HD 2023 – A Cultural Extravaganza
Diwali / Deepavali is a “Festival of Lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment. Diwali is the most …
Bidri
Bidri India’s syncretic culture is best exemplified by its art forms, of which the art of bidri is just one example. The term “bidriware” originates from the township of Bidar, …
Kolams
Kolams are ubiquitous throughout South India. You simply cannot miss the stunning patterns adorning the front of homes, be it a humble hut or a mansion. Kolams are made up …
India’s Decorative Art Traditions
In this series of short blog posts, we will highlight some of India’s decorative art traditions. Feel free to add to information posted here, such as more details about the …
The many shades of harmony and goodwill at Basant Bahar 2023
On March 12, the Cary Art Center was filled with the warm embrace of a spring day as the mayors and councilmen of Cary, Morrisville, and Apex came together with …
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Hum Sub Website Redesign
It gives me great pleasure to announce the inauguration of the revamped version of our front-facing part of our website. Overall, the website project started in earnest in Jan 2021 …