Archana - IFA's Annual Fundraiser
Archana - a celebration of Indian culture - is IFA's annual fundraiser held in the spring of each year. It is an excellent
opportunity for people in the community to experience the colors, the costumes, the songs and dances of India,
and all of that for a cause that transcends us all. The funds that are raised are used to empower the poor people in India
to fight corruption, improve governance, obtain employment and healthcare, protect the environment and more.
Archana traditionally features a cast of more than 200 local children and adults. Showcasing India's
cultural richness and diversity, the program also aims to build social consciousness by using a variety of audio visual resources.
Archana Programs attempt to reflect Indian culture and traditions in a manner that relates to IFA's overall mission.
It is a collective effort of hundreds of community volunteers. Other than the auditorium and food, most everything else
is donated by members or supporters. All performers, artists, & others offer their services free of charge.
Many make additional contributions in cash. kind and labor.
The program is not about show casing or advertising talents, even though we frequently have performers
of exceptional quality. Instead, it is about the desire to work collectively for a cause that transcends
individual recognition. It is also about ordinary people working hard
to create something that is beautiful and unique.
New resources, talents and suggestions are always welcome!
Archana 2020 - Faces of India!
*** Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic Archana scheduled for mid May has been cancelled. Based on circumstances and availability of Civic Arts Plaza Theater, we hope to have Archana at a later date in the year. We will keep you posted ***
Archana 2019 - 25th Anniversary Celebration!
IFA's Journey 1994-2019!
*** Experience Archana 2019 Online ***
Thanks to All of You -
Funds Raised in 2019 - Over $230,000
Photographs by Ravi
Photographs by Aditya
Aerial View of Reception at CAP Park by Anshul
IFA's Journey 1994-2019!
*** Experience Archana 2019 Online ***
Thanks to All of You -
Funds Raised in 2019 - Over $230,000
Photographs by Ravi
Photographs by Aditya
Aerial View of Reception at CAP Park by Anshul
Highlights from Archana 2016
For more photos, click here.
Archana 2016 Complete Program Playlist
Archana 2015 Complete Program Playlist
Archana 2014 Complete Program Playlist
Archana 2014 Drama Playlist
Archana 2013 Complete Program Playlist
"We must give time to our fellow men, even it is a little thing, do something for others, something for which we get no pay but the privilege of doing it"
- Albert Schweitzer