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By Elaine Omann<\/em>
\nmail@floridanewsline.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In conjunction with the 2017 Jax Reads!\/NEA Big Read event in February and March featuring the book \u201cThe Namesake\u201d by Jhumpa Lahiri, many branches of the Jacksonville Public Library hosted complementary cultural events. At the Southeast Regional Library on Saturday, March 4, dancers from Renuka\u2019s Indian Danz Academy presented a variety of dances from India.<\/span><\/p>\n

The community was invited to participate and those who were in the library at the time of the event gathered in one of the community rooms, which had been prepared for the music, dance and guests.<\/span><\/p>\n

After an introduction and welcome from the library staff, <\/span>Swarupa Koka, <\/span>the hostess for the performance introduced the book to the audience. \u201cThe Namesake\u201d (2003) is the first novel by Jhumpa Lahiri. Originally published in \u201cThe New Yorker,\u201d it was later expanded to a full-length novel. It explores many of the same emotional and cultural themes as the author\u2019s <\/span>Pulitzer Prize<\/span>-winning short story collection \u201cInterpreter of Maladies.\u201d Moving between events in Calcutta, Boston, and New York City, the novel examines the nuances involved with being caught between two conflicting cultures with highly distinct religious, social, and ideological differences.<\/span><\/p>\n

She then introduced the dance school and information supporting the authenticity and background of the dances. The selection showcased some of the different styles of Indian dancing. After relocating to the United States in the year 2007, the school founders started to perform and teach Indian classical dance, “Bharathnatyam,” and bollywood dancing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Three young girls from the area were the first performers to enter the room, beautifully dressed for the performance. They were artistic in their presentation and showcased dances in their colorful and unique attire. These young girls were poised and showed talent and skill in performing their movements as they danced together and solo. Family members were in the audience to support them and photograph their dances. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnkitha, Prapti and Anushka performed a semi-classical dance on the song \u2018Alaipayuthey kanna,\u2019 which recites about the lovely flute rhythms played by Lord Krishna,\u201d said <\/span>Koka<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another group of women in bright turquoise and black performed. One dance included multicolored ribbons twirled in each hand that provided a beautiful addition to the dance steps. Traditional and modern bhangra as well as solo dances were also performed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The audience warmly applauded for the performances and the event concluded with refreshments. Copies of \u201cThe Namesake\u201d were available for check out. <\/span><\/p>\n

A final activity for the city event was held at the Main Library on March 11, when Mira Nair, the director of the film \u201cThe Namesake\u201d discussed the craft of filmmaking as well as the issues brought up in the book \u2014 such as how film can challenge stereotypes and generational assumptions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photo by Elaine Omann<\/em><\/p>\n

Ankitha, Prapti and Anushka performing semi-classical dance.<\/em><\/p>\n

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