Cultural Programs

September 1 – 15, 201 the Gandhi Memorial Center presented: "Nostalgia" An exhibit of paintings by Samina Ali Akhtar. Below are remarks from Ambassador Akbar Ahmed at the inauguration of her exhibit:

Throughout the year the Gandhi Memorial Center offers cultural presentations of dance, music, art, photography, and a wide array of expressions of the culture of the Indian sub-continent throughout the year.

The Gandhi Memorial Center brings together the spiritual and philosophical ideal of the arts, exploring nature and humanity as one in the beautiful and creative expression of life.

Photo Left: Yousuf Kerai (tabla), Samia Mahbub Ahmad (vocal) and Irum Ahmad (harmonium).  Photo Right: Dancers of Kuchipudi Kalanidhi.

Left Photo: Art Exhibit by Shanthi Chandra-Sekar. Right Photo: "Landscapes of Bengal" Exhibit by Nasima Khan.