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Sixth graders from Sheridan School of Washington, DC visited the Gandhi Center on Friday, February 22, 2013 as part of their study of Gandhi and Indian culture. The students had an opportunity to learn more about Gandhi’s ashram experiments and his life message. The students also learned the art form, culture, tradition, philosophy and mathematical aspects of “Kolam” designs of South India with Shanthi Chandra-Sekar. Before leaving, the students enjoyed a performance of Odissi Indian classical dance by Jayantee Paine-Ganguly. Their program ended with active engagement in learning mudras (story-telling hand gestures) and rhythmic foot patterns.
Children from the Latin American Bilingual Montessori School of Washington, DC and the Kerala Cultural Society of Virginia at the opening of a children’s art exhibition at the Gandhi Memorial Center on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The children enjoyed viewing the exhibition, learning about Mahatma Gandhi and designing traditional Indian kolams. 8