The Gandhi Memorial Center in Bethesda Maryland is a great resource and gem in our area. As I was planning on a few days to spend in India was surprised to find that this center was close and also open to DC Public Schools for free. It was really great to take a small group of students there to learn about the life of Gandhi and his influence on the world, to try our hands at a local Indian craft and also to taste some Indian snacks. All of this was provided to us graciously.
I coordinated this visit by contacting Carrie Trybulec (Director) and she planned a presentation by an Indian artist to show us how to complete Kolam designs which are rice flour patterns that are usually made in front of the stoops of many south Indian homes. This presentation was hands-on and it gave students a chance to practice on the sidewalk just outside of the center. Carrie also mentioned that she has scheduled musicians and dancers to perform for school groups in the past. It was such a great resource that is walkable from the Friendship Heights Metro station.
Contact Info
Carrie Trybulec
Director, Gandhi Memorial Center4748 Western Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20816 USA
301-320-6871
info@gandhimemorialcenter.org
Website
http://www.gandhimemorialcenter.org
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