Rhythm & Roots: Celebrating Indian Culture Through Dance & Photography

Step into an evening where heritage comes alive — through movement, image, and community.

Join us for Rhythm & Roots, a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration woven into the heart of First Fridays Open San Jose. Whether you’re deeply connected to Indian roots or simply curious about its rich traditions, this event promises to move you — literally and figuratively.

🎟️ Free & open to all
📍 First Fridays Open San Jose

WHAT’S IN STORE:

📸 Guided Photography Tour — “We Belong: Bay Area Indians Connect to Heritage”
Explore a stunning photography exhibit presented by India Currents, guided by the insightful Sree Sripathy. Through powerful portraits and stories, discover how Bay Area Indians carry their heritage forward — and what it truly means to belong.

💃 Kathak Performance — Chitresh Das Institute
Witness the breathtaking artistry of Kathak, one of India’s classical dance forms, performed live in the CreaTV Studio. The performance will feature Vanita Mundhra and Chitresh Das Youth Company performing “Agni,” an excerpt from “Mantram” choreographed by Artistic Director Charlotte Moraga. The music is composed by Grammy-nominated sarod artist and composer Alam Khan with multimedia by Award-winning filmmaker Alka Raghuram.