All events are at the Seattle Asian Art Museum: 1400 East Prospect Street, Seattle, WA 98112
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Friday 4/20
Saturday 4/21
Sunday 4/22
5:30p
Gupshup
A casual evening of chit chat and gupshup over hot chai with local South Asian women showcasing their art. Paintings, illustrations, photography, fiber art, video installation, and more!
7:30p
Yoni Ki Baat
A collection of authentic, bold, and personal stories told by South Asian women. The narratives highlight special challenges and opportunities experienced by women in this socio-cultural context.
Based on the Vagina Monologues, not recommended for kids.
11:00a
What's Your Story?
A Creativity Workshop special offered by Flying Chickadee, facilitated by Shahana Dattagupta, author, creativity coach, and co-editor of Courageous Creativity. Everyone has a story!
2:00p
Community Speaks
Do you or someone you know have a story about abuse you/they would like to share with the community? If so, please join hands with us in speaking up about and standing up against abuse. We invite South Asians of all backgrounds to share their stories in any form that feels most comfortable to them.
4:00p
Film Screening
We will be screening two films by and about South Asian women. Boxing Ladies takes a look at the lives of three spirited girls in their dreams to break the stereotypes of Muslim women. Next, Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi is a controversial film that follows the girls of beer bars, interweaving stories of gender, labour, sexuality and popular culture within an increasingly globalized economy.
6:00p
Gupshup Fun
Gupshup continues with fun and dance. Enjoy a rousing raas-garba performance by the group "Creative Avataars" and join in the dancing after. A quick lesson will be taught for your enjoyment!
7:30p
Yoni Ki Baat
A collection of authentic, bold, and personal stories told by South Asian women. The narratives highlight special challenges and opportunities experienced by women in this socio-cultural context.
Based on the Vagina Monologues, not recommended for kids.
11:00a
South Asian Professional Women Network (SAPWN)
Launch meeting of Tasveer's first networking group for South Asian women who are entrepreneurs, career professionals, or just want to network with other women to get inspiration from one another and meet other successful women in our community.
1:00p
Who Am I?
South Asian Youth Voices
Short performances or exhibitions (song, recitation, performance, etc.) by South Asian youth to show what their identity means to them.
3:00p
Yoni Ki Baat
A collection of authentic, bold, and personal stories told by South Asian women. The narratives highlight special challenges and opportunities experienced by women in this socio-cultural context.
Based on the Vagina Monologues, not recommended for kids.