St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle

Headscarf Story Circle is a series of gatherings that honors the strength and resilience of women while exploring the complex and diverse lived experiences that many face, symbolic by the headscarf. Our theme for this series is Threads of our Rhythm. Join us as we immerse ourselves in the stories, music and dance that connect us to community, culture, faith, family, and self.

Our December gathering features headscarves, hijabs, dupattas, saris and chunnis, worn across South Asian cultures.

Minnesota’s South Asian communities, have roots spanning across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Across this vibrant region, thousands of languages, dialects, traditions, and stories have been passed from one generation to the next, creating a rich tapestry of cultures and unique identities. Through music and movement and the taste of warm chai, guests will share stories and reflect together, as they build a vision of what collective care could look like together. Intergenerational participation is encouraged.

Guests are welcome to wear headpiece and cultural clothing.

Meet our community co-hosts:

Ekta Prakash, Transformative Non-profit Leader and Community Connector, also, this year’s Pan-Asian Leadership Award recipient presented by the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans

Sayali Amarapukar, Ph.D South Asian Community Health and Wellness Advocate & Leader

Registration

This event is free, however registration is required.

Questions: immersive@mnhum.org

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