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Penn Museum celebrates India on Saturday

March 23, 2012

Bharathiya dancer.

This Saturday, March 24, from 1 – 4 p.m. Penn Museum presents Hello India!, a special event celebrating this vibrant nation. There will be classical dance performances and workshops, music, spicy food, and an assortment of arts and crafts activities for all ages.

Highlights include dance performers from Bharathiya Vidhyalaya presenting traditional Indian folk dances, Indian classical music performed by Penn’s student group Penn Sargam, and a Sari-wrapping station where visitors can dress in authentic Indian garb.

Children and families are especially welcome. The event is free with Museum admission ($10 general admission; $7, seniors and military; $6, children 6-17 and students with ID; free for children under 6). For more information and performance schedule, visit this page.

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