---submitted by Sonia Gera

ISW at the Hot Night in the City event

Worcester Center for Crafts organized their annual Hot Night in the City event on Friday, July 19, 2024. Every year, it celebrates the traditions and processes of art in a fun way with music, dance, and fun. ISW participated in this event where we showcased the rich cultural heritage of India.

Mrs.Carolyn Passey’s beautifully curated artifacts displayed at the booth presented a range of artforms of India and gave the visitors a glimpse of the amazing Indian art and culture. Elegant traditional clothing mounted on mannequins, decorative woodwork and mirror-work handicraft items spoke volumes about the tireless dedication and passion of so many artisans back home. The models of various Indian musical instruments alongside an elegant Taj Mahal plate represented the bountifulness of our art and creativity. Beautiful Barbie dolls in Indian attires fascinated the young girls! The booth was interactive and the visitors seemed impressed by the information presented about the Indian flag, the Taj Mahal, facts about India, and the Indian musical instruments. The handouts included coloring sheets for kids, puzzles, and information about the upcoming India Day at DCU.The volunteers at the booth proudly shared the information about ISW and its active role in bringing the community together through its various handles such as ISW-PEN, Humrahi, IYG, WEW, ISWU, Symphony, etc.