Cultural Association of India - Wichita

Cultural Association of India - Wichita The Cultural Association of India promotes the diverse arts and culture of the Indian subcontinent through events and programs.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we greatly appreciate your support through donations and volunteering. Vision: The Cultural Association of India Inc. intends to enrich the fabric of a strong multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Greater Wichita Metropolitan community. Values:

1) Aano Bhadrakratavo Yantu Vishwatah “Noble thoughts come from every side.” (Rgveda)
2) Vasudhaiva Kutumbam “The Earth is

indeed one family.” (Mahopanishad)
3) Sarvepi Sukhinaha Santu “May all attain happiness.” (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad)
4) Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava “Respect all belief-systems.” (Mahatma Gandhi)
5) Satyam Ev Jayate “Truth alone triumphs.” (Mundaka Upanishad)

Hello CAI members,Thank you all for making Diwali 2025 a grand success with your heartfelt support and great performance...
12/14/2025

Hello CAI members,
Thank you all for making Diwali 2025 a grand success with your heartfelt support and great performances.

It’s time to save those memories through the lenses of our incredible photographers of our community.
A special shoutout to our amazing photographers Vasu Maradana, Bruce,Andy Ghosh and Kishore Shelar.

Please find the links to the photos below,

*** please save the pics soon as the links are active for a limited period of time.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EESAV9erv8pUvYZAJ7Gnb02Sweh0WoMF?usp=sharing

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7NANZUZQ6gG1w9UK7

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lZHOl6cLEqKw8AFMN4_wqx9XVP9_j73e

Thanks
Team CAI 2025

Diwali 2025 - This Weekend!Namaste Wichita Community,🍽️ Event Timeline: 5:00 PM: Doors Open & Dinner Service Begins6:30 ...
11/21/2025

Diwali 2025 - This Weekend!
Namaste Wichita Community,

🍽️ Event Timeline:


5:00 PM: Doors Open & Dinner Service Begins

6:30 PM: Cultural Programs Start



🎟️ Quick Access Tip:


If you haven't yet, please purchase your passes online right now at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/diwali-night--2025-2. This is the fastest way to get in and start the festivities immediately! For your convenience, you can also purchase event passes at the Century II.

1. ⁠Pay online to avoid lines
2. Dinner will start at 5:00 PM. Programs start at 6:30 PM Sharp
3. Participants should plan to come by 4:30 PM to get checked in.
4. A separate dinner counter will be available for participants

See you on Saturday night for a celebration filled with light and joy

Warmly,

The Cultural Association of India (CAI) Team

Kalpana, Niti, Pallavi and Sumanth
PO. Box # 782583, Wichita KS 67207
Cultural Association of India, Inc.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Alternate Email:[email protected]
Website: www.caiwichita.org

Two more weeks to go…✨ Stop Waiting, Start Celebrating! ✨Your time is too valuable for box-office lines. You can secure ...
11/09/2025

Two more weeks to go…

✨ Stop Waiting, Start Celebrating! ✨
Your time is too valuable for box-office lines. You can secure your Diwali entry instantly and skip the queue with a quick online purchase. It’s fast, easy, and guarantees you won't miss a single sparkle of the Festival of Lights! 🪔 🕉️

👉 Buy Online & Enter First! https://www.caiwichita.org/

Thank you🙏
🪔🧨CAI 2025🧨🪔

✨ Stop Waiting, Start Celebrating! ✨Your time is too valuable for box-office lines. You can secure your Diwali entry ins...
10/28/2025

✨ Stop Waiting, Start Celebrating! ✨
Your time is too valuable for box-office lines. You can secure your Diwali entry instantly and skip the queue with a quick online purchase. It’s fast, easy, and guarantees you won't miss a single sparkle of the Festival of Lights! 🪔

👉 Buy Online & Enter First! https://www.caiwichita.org/

Thank you🙏
🪔🧨CAI 2025🧨🪔

📢Just 30 hours left..🗓️Don’t miss out! The deadline to register for Diwali Performance is fast approaching on 26th of Oc...
10/24/2025

📢Just 30 hours left..🗓️

Don’t miss out!
The deadline to register for Diwali Performance is fast approaching on 26th of October EOD.
Secure your spot now!!

Hello Community Memebers, prep your Diwali Performances with below performance Guidelines from CAI committee members.

*Submit by Deadline*: Provide performer details and descriptions by 10/26/25; late submissions will be disqualified.
- **Plan Early**: Only 27 slots available; submit intent to participate promptly to secure a spot.
- **Accurate Performer Names**: Ensure correct spelling for inclusion in the Diwali yearbook.
- **CAI Committee Discretion**: Entries may be closed early based on time constraints, with selections based on a rubric.Preferences will be given to larger groups with better sample videos uploaded.
- **Family-Friendly Acts**: All performances (songs, dances, costumes) must be appropriate for all ages.
- **Group Performances Only**: Acts require two or more performers; solo performances are not allowed.
- **Time Limit**: Performances must be 4 minutes 40 seconds or less; longer acts will be rejected.
- **One Act Per Person**: Individuals may participate in only one performance.
- **Age Requirement**: All performers must be at least 5 years old.
- **CAI Membership**: Performers must be CAI members, achieved via 2025 Diwali pass purchase.
- **Practice Video**: Submit a 2-minute practice video by the deadline; non-submission results in disqualification.
- **Song Selection**: If songs are repeated, organizers will contact groups to adjust for variety.
-**Final Audio**: Please upload the final audio file mp4 format along with your practice video in the same form before the due date.

✨ Diwali Content Alert! ✨
This Diwali, let’s celebrate our community spirit! 🪔
We’re collecting stories, memories, and accomplishments that showcase how our community shines together. 🌸

📝 Share your write-up by Oct 19 (for yearbook consideration):
👉 Submit Here:https://caiwichita.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6b7d2040a15574355f8157f1&id=949dec686e&e=625e754678

🎉 Cultural Event participation closes Oct 26:
👉 Join Here:https://caiwichita.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6b7d2040a15574355f8157f1&id=e83505a813&e=625e754678✨

❤️

🪔 Happy Diwali/Deepavali! 🪔 May this Festival of Lights bring joy, prosperity, and endless moments of togetherness to yo...
10/20/2025

🪔 Happy Diwali/Deepavali! 🪔 May this Festival of Lights bring joy, prosperity, and endless moments of togetherness to your home. Let’s illuminate our hearts with kindness, our minds with wisdom, and our lives with positivity. ✨

CAI 2025🙏🏻

Hello Wichita, Every year we feature content from kids. This year we want to feature advice kids have for other kids. Th...
10/18/2025

Hello Wichita,

Every year we feature content from kids. This year we want to feature advice kids have for other kids. The image below shows advise by Wichita kids in 1999. What advise would you give now?
✨Please follow the below link,
https://forms.gle/LJ96XEW8sXHeT6rr8

Wise advise from Kids (pls limit to one advice per entry) - CAI committee will decide top 15 entries to publish. Note the deadline for this is October 19th

Best regards,
CAI 2025

10/18/2025

Hello CAI Wichita,
Time is ticking for entry submission deadline.
Please act fast🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃
Follow the previous post and emails from CAI with all the information attached.

✨✨Also we have added a new link.

Every year we feature content from kids. This year we want to feature advice kids have for other kids. The image below shows advise by Wichita kids in 1999. What advise would you give now?

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