Last Saturday, I attended “Celebrate India” at the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA). The event was a beautiful celebration of Indian culture. The event featured art and crafts, dancing, films, henna, literature, music, yoga and more.

“Celebrate India” was presented by the DIA and the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures as part of the Arts of Asia: A Year-Long Celebration.

I attended the afternoon portion of Saturday’s event and I enjoyed viewing all of the beautiful art and cultural traditions. (Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see the dancing event and painting demonstrations.)


Here are the photographs I captured from my visit to Celebrate India!

Detroit photography highlights of Celebrate India, a celebration of Indian culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

RANGOLI / KOLAM / ALPANA DESIGNS

Detroit photography highlights of Celebrate India, a celebration of Indian culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Detroit photography highlights of Celebrate India, a celebration of Indian culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Detroit photography highlights of Celebrate India, a celebration of Indian culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Detroit photography highlights of Celebrate India, a celebration of Indian culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
A celebration of Indian culture in Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit photography highlights of Celebrate India, a celebration of Indian culture at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

SARI / FASHION

India fashion Sari in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India clothes fashion style in Detroit
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan

18TH CENTURY ART

18th century Indian art | Detroit, Michigan
18th century Indian art in Detroit
18th century Indian art in Detroit, Michigan at the Detroit Institute of Arts

ART & CRAFTS / MUSIC / GAMES

India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
Photo highlights India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan
India culture celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan

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Jennifer Hamra

Freelance creative Jennifer Hamra created her blog Good Life Detroit in 2015 after relocating from Tennessee to Southeast Michigan.

Inspired by her love for personal blogging and photography, Jennifer likes to share her favorite Detroit things, from cool places to visit (the hidden gems are her favorite!) to the amazing people she has connected with over the years.

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