AU’s South Asian Student Association will present an ornate culture show featuring the many dynamic elements of entertainment, dances and food the region has to offer. The culture show, aptly titled SASA Jalwa 2012 (jalwa means “talent” in Hindi), takes place Oct.19 at 9 p.m. in the Tavern.
A dinner will be hosted at 7 p.m. in the Butler Boardroom and tickets are $5. Tandoori Nights, an Indian restaurant in Bethesda, will be catering the food, according to SASA student body representative and SIS student Natasha Alexander.
“People can expect a night of cultural appreciation,” Alexander said.
The show, which will be free, has lined up a showcase of dances in different styles ranging from Bharatnatyam, Bollywood, Bhangra, Kavuthuvam and a Sri Lankan dance. There will also be singing and a fashion show that will be showing a diverse amount of clothing from countries like India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
These traditional dances will be performed by many entertainers such as AU Bhangra, who will perform live, and feature undergraduates and graduates from around the world.
School of International Service senior Ritanch Hans, an organizer of the event, said exposing AU’s students to the art, music and delicacies from South Asia are imperative in SASA’s mission for providing this event.
“South Asia being on a completely different side on the globe from the United States, many people do not really know much about the South Asian region and how diverse it really is,” Hans said.
SASA also worked with various groups including the Embassy of Sri Lanka, AU Club Council and the Muslim Student Association to plan the event.
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