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Museum Eyes Indian-Americans Contribution To U.S. Culture
Crucial highlight of the exhibition is a dress designed by the Indian-American designer Naeem Khan, which was worn by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House’s Governors Dinner in 2012. And other highlights include the 1985 National Spelling Bee trophy that will be awarded to the first Indian American winner, Balu Natarajan and 2004 Olympic Silver Medal for Mohini Bhardwaj’s for gymnastics.
“The vibrant life, culture and history of immigrants from India and Indian Americans are the story of America,” said Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Centre noting that one in hundred Americans have an India connection attached to them.
The other topics that will be covered in the exhibition include early stages of immigrant experiences; struggles for citizenship in the first half of the 20th century; and professional contributions from the 1960s and beyond; organizing for labor rights, women’s rights. The exhibition will also include cultural contributions through food, music, and dance from the entertainment industry.
And the Public programs include performances featuring Indian-American art, comedy, cuisine, dance, film, television, literature and music. The Centre has also come up with online education portal that will give the opportunity for individuals to share their family stories through a digital gateway.
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