Edgemont Elementary Schools Celebrate India

Edgemont Elementary Schools PTA celebrated Annual Cultural Arts Heritage Day this week. This year India was spotlighted. Over the past week the students at both Seely Place Elementary and Greenville Elementary have been learning about India from geographic facts to artwork, music and dance. The cultural heritage of India main events were in classroom presentations about India, art projects highlighting the festival of Holi, A Bollywood workshop for one some and the stage dance performances for All students by Surati.

"One of the reasons that we moved to Edgemont was to live in a community where we teach our children to respect the heritage, customs and backgrounds of each other." said Seely Place Cultural Arts Co-Chair Laura Kim. "All the children were eager to learn about India. The teachers embraced the project. But most special was how the parents rallied to give lessons and wear their most beautiful Indian clothing."
Photos and text by Laura Kim

SURATI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts and education organization whose mission is to promote Indian art and culture, educate and enrich the community primarily through dance, music and drama. Surati, based in, Jersey City, New Jersey, brings to its audience quality staged performances, classes, events, educational projects, lectures and workshops. Surati's team of professional dancers, musicians and instructors perform at corporate, fund raiser, community and cultural events throughout the U.S. and abroad and imparts quality training to its students.
Surati promotes performing arts and artists through performances, workshops, lecture demonstrations and classes.
Today Surati is also:
-A dance and music academy that provides an insight into the performing arts (primarily Indian performing arts)
-A platform for its talented faculty, artists and students to grow and nurture their talent.

For more information visit Surati's website