Celebrating India's Independence Day - Aug 17 at the Franklin Historical Museum

The Franklin Historical Museum will be hosting a one-day learning event (originally planned for two days, but now refined into just one) for Saturday, August 17 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (immediately following the Museum's regular 10-1 Saturday hours).

Celebrating India's Independence Day

The program draws inspiration from the twin summer independence days of the United States (July 4) and India (August 14). While the two nations are very different in many ways, a common connection to British legal and business practices as well as widespread use of the English language provide much common ground.

Planned activities on August 17 include:

• Opening remarks, welcome
• National anthems of the USA and India
• An overview of Indian Culture, History, and common threads with Europe and the USA
• Dance - an introduction to the meaning and practice of dance in India.
• An introduction to  Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda

The last part of the program will be an interactive opportunity for attendees and presenters to share ideas and ask questions.