Discover India Series
Hum Sub's Discover India Series offers engaging workshops and presentations that explore India's rich culture. Learn about Indian art, music, dance, food, and traditions through interactive sessions led by experts. Open to all ages and backgrounds, this series is a great way to discover and celebrate the beauty of Indian culture.
The Indian spice story
Spices have long been intertwined with India's trade history. Black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon were highly valued in Europe and eventually drove the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama to land on the shores of India. What is it about these spices that made them so valuable? How have spices shaped traditional regional Indian cuisine? Dive into the aromatic sea of Indian spices at this talk and walk out with a “secret” recipe or two!
Presenter: Nikhat Khan and Taruja Borker
Dates and Location:
- May 3, Saturday, Eva Perry library, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
- Sept 7, Sunday, Cary Regional Library, 2 pm to 4 pm
Bollywood 101
You know Hollywood but what is Bollywood? Is there a connection? Allow us to demystify Bollywood for you. Join us for a fun, interactive session as we walk you through the typical themes of Hindi-language films, their song-and-dance routines, their mirroring of the realities of Indian society, and more! Here's your chance to ask all the questions you have always wanted to but didn't know to whom. This presentation will be led by a creative Triangle-based dancer and actress who also has her own dance studio.
Presenter: Sanskrit Inamdar and team
May 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Herbert C Young Community Center
Making Waves with Weaves
Get a ringside view of India's eclectic tradition in handwoven textiles, from sheer muslins to heavy silks. Discover the fascinating stories of these weaves and learn of the intricate process of creating the patterns that have caught the imagination of the world for centuries.
Presenters: Hum Sub team and volunteers
Dates and Location: Aug 9-17, Apex Town Hall
Sounds of Unity
Catch the soul stirring sounds of Indian string (veena and sitar), wind (flute), and percussion (tabla) instruments as our artists bring you a fusion piece of Classical North Indian and South Indian music in the intimate setting of a library. Here's your chance to interact with the musicians and learn more about the instruments they play and the music they create.
Presenters: Gowri Srinivas, Purvi Patel, Partha Aji, and Sandeep Hattangady
Date and Location: Aug 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Eva Perry library
The Indian spice story
Spices have long been intertwined with India's trade history. Black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon were highly valued in Europe and eventually drove the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama to land on the shores of India. What is it about these spices that made them so valuable? How have spices shaped traditional regional Indian cuisine? Dive into the aromatic sea of Indian spices at this talk and walk out with a “secret” recipe or two!
Presenters: Nikhat Khan, Taruja Borker, and Anvita Bhatnagar
Date and Location: Sept 7, Sunday, Cary Regional Library, 2-4 pm
Exhibition at the State Capitol
This month-long exhibition will have three themes: Indian marriage traditions, Hindu temples (the Sri Venkateswara temple of Cary and the Hindu Society of North Carolina in Morrisville), and the contributions of NC-based Indian-Americans to corporate America and academia.
- How have Indian-Americans innovated and adapted to locally available resources to pull off the traditional, elaborate, multi-day weddings of their homeland? What is the story of the businesses that have partnered with them on this journey? Learn all about this and more through the showcased personal stories.
- Ever wondered what the inside of a Hindu temple looks like? Or even about the unique temple architecture that can be seen from afar? What are the do's and don'ts of temple etiquette and why? This exhibition will answer a lot of these questions and more.
- What contributions has the Indian-American community made to corporate America? How have they enriched the world of academia in this State? Find out about these fascinating stories of exceptional individuals.
Presenters: Hum Sub team and community volunteers
Dates and Location: Sept 5-Sept 30, State Capitol
Diwali at the Library
Imbibe the spirit of Diwali at this weeklong exhibition where you will get to see a snapshot of Indian artifacts embodying metal craft, stone carving, wood carving, enamel work etc, besides an overview of Indian weaving traditions and a workshop on Gond art, that is often seen as India's answer to Pointillism.
Presenter: Hum Sub team and Ramya Desika, Gond artist
Dates and Location: Oct 17-22, Morrisville library