South Asian International Performing Arts Festival (SAIPAF) is the annual celebration of the diverse perspectives, ideas, and imaginations of artists from the South Asian subcontinent and/or who belong to the South Asian diaspora.
AgraaNi
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Sat, Aug 8, 2015 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Urban Stages
259 W 30th St, (Between 7th and 8th Ave), New York, NY
Description
NATYA ANUBHAVA presents:
AgraaNi - Women vanguards through the ages
We present stories of three remarkable women: Akka Mahadevi from 12th century, Onake Obavva from the 18th century and Mukhtar Mai from the 21st century.
Akka Mahadevi stood up for her convictions against a King. Obava defended her fort against invaders single handedly and Mukhtar Mai stood up to her rapists, started a school and shelter for battered women. Each woman fought oppression and emerged victorious.
Though from different times and societies, each of the women exhibit the same traits: remarkable inner strength, intelligence, fierce courage, and resilience. These women inspire and show us that a transformation of the self ripples out into society.
Venue Details
Urban Stages
259 W 30th St, (Between 7th and 8th Ave), New York, New York, 10001, United States
