Archana

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​Experience Archana 2018 Online!

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Archana 2020 - Faces of India! IFA's 26th Annual Fundraiser Sunday, May 17th, 2020 Fred Kavli Theater, Civic Arts Plaza 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA Theater Seating 3:00 PM; Curtain 3:30 PM Tea & Snack after Archana at CAP Park Tickets Now Available at CAP Box Office Click for Archana Flyer

Highlights from Archana 2016

For more photos, click here. 

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Click here to read India Journal's feature article on Archana 2015

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Click here to watch the video telling you more about Archana.

What is Archana?

Riot of Colors

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. 

Funds

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.

Weaving the Indian story

Archana features a cast of more than 100 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 are envisioned to reflect Indian culture/traditions in a manner that relates to IFA's overall mission. 

Essence of community

It is a collective effort of hundreds of community volunteers.  Other than the hall 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.  

Philosophy behind the performances

The program is also 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!