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 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 2001 Himalayan Fair included...

Bharatanatyam by students of Natyarasa. Of the various forms of classical dance in India, Bharata Natyam is believed to be the oldest, because it is the form which is based to the largest extent, on ancient texts on the dance. Learn more.

Odissi dances by students of Jyoti Kala MandirOdissi dances by students of Jyoti Kala Mandir

Bharatanatyam by students of Aggie Brenneman
 Of the various forms of classical dance in India, Bharata Natyam is believed to be the oldest. Learn more.

Bharatanatyam by Kalanjali: Dances of India

Krishna Leela by students of Jayendra Kalakendra

Bharatanatyam by Hillary Marsh
 Of the various forms of classical dance in India, Bharata Natyam is believed to be the oldest. Learn more.

Paul SihonSarod & Tabla
with Ross Kent
and
Paul Sihon

Nepali Songs & Dances

Kathak Dance by Vandhana Dance Company

Sarod & Tabla with Ross Kent and Paul Sihon

Kathak Dance by Vandhana Dance Company

Odissi dances by Vishnu Tattwa Das

Nepali & Tibetan Dance

Mohiniyattam Dance by Smitha Radhakrishnan

Jyoti ShrivastavaOdissi Dances by Jyoti Raut & students
 "Outstanding Odissi performance by Jyoti. She captivated one with her graceful sweeps, fluidity in movements and hastas Times of India

Kalanjali dancersBharatanatyam by Kalanjali: Dances of India with guest artist K.P. Yesodha

Mohiniyattam Dance by Smitha Radhakrishnan

Tibetan songs & dances by TANC

Tibetan Bells
by Karma Moffett Tibetan Dance Group

World Beat Bhajans by Wynne Paris and party