Dear friend,
The concept of home is both physical and metaphorical. As we continue to increase the amount of time we spend in our physical homes, we may also be contemplating the more spiritual or philosophical interpretations of the word.
For Ragamala's artistic team, home is two places, two identities, two north stars. Ranee was born and raised in India, and came to the United States as an adult; Aparna was born in India and after moving to the U.S. returned to India for many months each year; Ashwini was born in the United States, and those same trips to India were more about discovery than return. They each use Bharatanatyam to explore these facets of home and multicultural identity.
What does home mean to you? How are you adapting your home - both physically and emotionally - to prepare for the unknowable months ahead? We hope that you find this week's content both entertaining and thought-provoking, and we look forward to hearing your perspectives.
Until next week, please stay safe and healthy,
Ranee, Aparna, Ashwini, and the Ragamala staff