Himalayan Fair projects

All profits from the Fair go to grassroots projects in the Himalayan Region

Tibetan, Nepalese, Indian and Afghan communities work with the Himalayan Fair Committee to offer this annual outdoor celebration of Himalayan cultures. Supporters include the North Shattuck Merchants' Assn., East Bay Express, KPFA Free Speech Radio, The City of Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley Association, and The Monthly

Performances at the 2002 Himalayan Fair included...

Nepali Global Intercultural Exchange dances directed by Durga Dahal (watch video)

Chaya Aama - Spiritual & folk dance of Nepal directed by Julie Marques

Viviana Guzman - flute

Tameem and Afghan Ensemble

Jyoti Kala Mandir - Odissi Dance directed by Jyoti Rout (watch video)

Semshug Punda Tibetan music and dance directed by Dhondup Tsering

Chhandam School of Kathak (with Narika) directed by Chitresh Das

Natya Rasa Bharatanatyam directed by Savitri Hari

Kalanjali - Bharatanatyam directed by the Kunhiramans

EastWind a collaboration of multicultural music sources (watch video)

Vandhana Dance Company Kathak directed by Megan Black

T.A.N.C. - Dance and Music of Tibet

Tibetan Bells with Karma Moffett

NatyaRasa - Bharatanatyam directed by Savitri Hari

Park Day School - Bharatanatyam directed by Aggie Brennamen

Ballet Afsaneh - Dances of the Silk Route directed by Sharlyn Sawyer

Aziz Herawi Ensemble - Music of Afghanistan

Megan Black - Kathak Dance

T.A.N.C. - Music and Dance of Tibet

Produced by Katherine Kunhiramen (kalanjaliusa@aol.com)