Panchabhootam: A Multi-Sensory Festival of the Five Elements

Panchabhootam returns to The Domain this fall. For one afternoon, Amy Donovan Plaza becomes a free, multi-sensory festival built around the five great elements of South Asian tradition: earth, water, fire, air, and space. Each element is experienced through a different sense, and each is led by elders as artists, performers, and keepers of tradition. Presented by SAIVA (South Asians’ International Volunteer Association), it’s a community event made by the community, where grandparents, parents, and kids create, move, and celebrate side by side. What’s in store: Five element booths, each a hands-on experience led by elder artists: - Earth (Prithvi) - garden and textile arts you can touch and make - Water (Jal) - food and the tradition pickling techniques - Fire (Agni) - lamp decorating and dance - Air (Vayu) - live music and song - Space (Akasha) - storytelling and oral history from the people who lived it A DJ dance party to kick off the afternoon A yoga session open to every age and ability A finale of singing and a fashion show, with SAIVA elders on stage The SAIVA booth, to meet the team and learn about our programs for South Asian older adults and the volunteers who make them possible Schedule: 1:00-2:30 PM - DJ dance party 2:30-3:00 PM - Yoga session 3:00-3:45 PM - Singing and fashion show 1:00-4:00 PM - All six booths open all afternoon Bring the whole family. Free admission, no tickets needed. Supported in part by an Elevate Grant from Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.

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