Events

Festival of India || Yoga Wellness Conference
Portage County Cultural Fest || Diwali and Holi celebrations

Have you dreamed of a trip to India?

Are you interested in a 10-day trip to India featuring SHAMA, Inc. programs, sightseeing, spiritual centers, eco-tourism and/or youth activities this winter? Send your information with Name, Address, Age and interest to j2chade@uwsp.edu.

SHAMA, Inc. sponsors events in Wisconsin for three purposes. The first is to educate people about the culture of India. Second, to raise money for our projects in India. Third, to have fun!

Dancer twirling The 22nd Festival of India will be on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

New: First Annual Yoga Wellness Conference
October 9, 10 & 11, 2009 (This event includes the Festival)

The Festival will present activities, performers, speakers, a bazaar, and a wonderful Indian meal. Hundreds of people attend the Festival each year, and everyone has lots of fun while learning about India and seeing old friends.

For a retrospective of past festivals, click here.

First Annual Yoga Wellness Conference
October 9, 10, & 11, 2009

The First Annual Yoga Wellness Conference will include workshops for new yoga learners, intermediate and seasoned practitioners. All workshops are open to all levels of interest and experience. Learn from over twenty expert teachers and experienced practitioners from all over the country. For more information, contact Karla Rothman at roth6978mann@charter.net

This event includes attendance at the Festival of India -- cuisine, entertainment and fun-fair activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The Portage County Cultural Fest offers another opportunity for SHAMA, Inc. to teach local people about India through dance, food, and items for sale. We also had a booth at the Cultural Fest in Marshfield.

Child and mother with paint-smeared faces Celebrations of the Indian festivals Diwali and Holi help educate about Indian culture. Banghra dancers visited schools. SHAMA, Inc. participates in the Stevens Point Jazz Fest and Tinsel Trail, and has helped raise money for other organizations, such as ADIRE and the Stevens Point Family Crisis Center.

We are grateful for the assistance we get in many of our events from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point South Asia Society.

If you would like to volunteer to work with SHAMA, Inc. in any of our many endeavors, contact:

Jyoti Chander
j2chande@uwsp.edu