South Street Seaport Museum announces Navratri at the Seaport Museum on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2pm. Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree!

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Anu Sehgal, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, will kick off the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. We will also learn the meaningful connections between Wavertree and India before picking up our dandiya sticks and dancing to the beats of traditional Gujarati music from DJ Magic Mike. A dance by Shehnaaz Dance Academy will also be included in the celebration.



Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned dancer, this event is open to everyone and welcomes those who want to learn. Dress in your best traditional attire if you’re feeling inspired, and join this unforgettable celebration on the main deck of this iron-hulled cargo ship!



Before the dancing begins, come early, between noon and 2pm, for a special Forging Maritime Metals blacksmith demonstration. In keeping with the Navratri tradition of tradespeople worshiping their tools, the Seaport Museum will highlight the vital role blacksmiths played during the Age of Sail. Learn about this important maritime trade and gain insight into the craftsmanship that kept historic vessels, like Wavertree, seaworthy.



Don’t miss out on this unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, and joy! Advanced registration is encouraged for this event but walkups will be accommodated as possible.



Seaport Museum members receive 20% off on all tickets. Just sign in when prompted at checkout to receive your discount.



About The Culture Tree

The Culture Tree provides South Asian themed educational and cultural programs that enrich the lives of children and their families and promotes a deeper connection with their roots and the world around them. We use language, art, puppet shows, dance, food and the holidays to provide an immersive experience. theculturetree.com



About the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Wavertree was built at Southampton, England, in 1885 and, after a 24-year sailing career and circumnavigating the globe at least three times, is now the last remaining iron-hulled three-masted full-rigged cargo ship. Today, Wavertree serves as the iconic centerpiece of the bustling waterfront that shaped New York City into a modern metropolis. seaportmuseum.org/about-wavertree



About the South Street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum, located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City, preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967, the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts, a maritime reference library, exhibition galleries and education spaces, working 19th century print shops, and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org



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• October 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm

  October 5, 2024 02:00 to October 5, 2024 04:00
• South Street Seaport Museum
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