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Discover India Series

Discover India Series 2025

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. 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

Schedule
  • May 3, Saturday, Eva Perry library, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
  • Sept 7, Sunday, Cary Regional Library, 2 pm to 4 pm
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Bollywood 101

Join us for a fun, interactive session as we walk you through the typical themes of Hindi-language films, their song-and-dance routines, and more!

Presenter

Sanskrit Inamdar and team

Schedule
  • May 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Herbert C Young Community Center
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Making Waves with Weaves

Get a ringside view of India's eclectic tradition in handwoven textiles, from sheer muslins to heavy silks.

Presenter

Hum Sub team and volunteers

Schedule
  • Aug 9-17, Apex Town Hall

Sounds of Unity

Catch the soul stirring sounds of Indian string, wind, and percussion instruments in an intimate library setting.

Presenter

Gowri Srinivas, Purvi Patel, Partha Aji, and Sandeep Hattangady

Schedule
  • Aug 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Eva Perry library

Exhibition at the State Capitol

A month-long exhibition featuring Indian marriage traditions, Hindu temples, and Indian-American corporate and academic contributions.

Presenter

Hum Sub team and community volunteers

Schedule
  • Sept 5-Sept 30, State Capitol

Diwali at the Library

Imbibe the spirit of Diwali at this weeklong exhibition of Indian artifacts and weaving traditions.

Presenter

Hum Sub team and Ramya Desika, Gond artist

Schedule
  • Oct 17-22, Morrisville library