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ROLLICKING GOOD TIMES AT INDO-AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM EVENT

The responses ranged from knowing chuckles to tears-streaming-down-the-face laughter during the Indo-American Heritage Museum’s “Spring Into Comedy” fundraiser at IIT’s Hermann Hall on April 18, 2010. 

True to its mission which includes promoting
Indian American artistic expression, the museum featured stand-up comedians Dan Nainan and Vidur Kapur who regaled an audience of more than 350 with their interpretations of the attitudes, lifestyles and cultural practices of Indian Americans.

Relive the laughter and view highlights from the evening on YouTube. Watch Dan and Vidur; and then more from Vidur.

The event was co-chaired by Indo-American Heritage Museum (IAHM) board members Prem Sharma and Ebin Ephrem and organized to raise awareness and mobilize support for the museum, the first institution of its kind in the country.

"Spring Into Comedy” was hardly a typical community fundraiser.  It was light on speeches and light-hearted in tone, an evening when a diverse group of people forged a bond over shared laughter.  While emcee Kamal Hans expertly guided the course of the program, IAHM president Jagriti Ruparel spoke of the origins of the museum in early 1990’s activities at the Indo-American Center.  She invited the community to help IAHM document and preserve Indian immigrant history and celebrate Indian American achievements.  Board secretary Bindu Ganga highlighted IAHM programs which instill pride in heritage and provide information about Indian American culture to the wider society.  Board members Ami Shah and Ebin Ephrem brought the evening to a close with a salute to the hardworking team of volunteers whose efforts had led to a successful evening.

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As a core member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, IAHM's activities this summer include programs that promote inter-ethnic, inter-generational understanding and explore traditional eco-friendly practice. To learn more on how to participate, visit IAHM Programs

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