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The Chitrahar Cultural
Academy – a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID: 36-3819824) – is dedicated to promoting South Asian culture
and diversity, and facilitating cross-cultural understanding through the performing arts. We strive to foster conversation on the impact of the South Asian Diaspora on the global community. Through
these efforts, we also hope to educate young South Asian Americans about their heritage and offer examples of how to simultaneously
maintain their American and South Asian identities. We offer Indian Bollywood,
Bhangra and other Folk dance classes at the Menomonee
Club and the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.
Please visit our Classes page for more details and to register. Chitrahar Night is an annual presentation of South Asian culture,
at which we celebrate the achievements of individuals or organizations that have helped the community,
or excelled within business, the arts, medicine or science. Chitrahar Night is a premier presentation
of music, food, fashion, and folk, film, and classical dances from South Asia, during which young
artists, performers and community leaders come together to celebrate our progress and strengthen our community
through cultural awareness and education. The Chitrahar Cultural Academy is also proud to sponsor performing
artists from the sub-continent – locally hosting South Asian musical, dance or theatrical programs
for the Chicago and Midwest area.
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