Day One
May 10th
Dedicated to all things South Asian/Desi, we have curated a culturally immersive experience showcasing traditional and contemporary music/dance; hand selected international/touring/local comedians and short films, as well as vendors to bring the South Asian market to life in Dallas, TX.
Day Time Experience
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11am-5pm: Traditional Music/Dance performances
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11am-5pm: Street market style vendors
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2pm-4:30pm: Curated short films followed by panel from the Desi/South Asian Community
12-2pm Cultural Acts
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Indrajit Banerjee- Sitar Player
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GANIEVE- Punjabi+Hindi Singer
@eve.saintlaurent
2-4:30pm Short Films + Q&A Panel
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Made in Palestine
Hirbawi Textiles, located in the city of Hebron, is the last remaining factory in Palestine that produces the iconic scarf known as the Kuffiyeh. Made in Palestine is a charming profile of the unique factory that also explores the challenges and benefits of manufacturing in Palestine.
Director - Mariam Dwedar
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Elephantbird
The last wish of an old Afghan man is to give his elephantbird to his grandchild, but this simple wish is hard to realize.
Director - Amir Masoud Soheili
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Tall, Dark, and Handsome
Varun discovers his girlfriend has a history of dating Indian men and can't shake it off.
Director - Sam Baron
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Passenger Seat
A young Pakistani girl from Queens, New York finds her relationship to her father shifting as his taxi business starts to decline with the rise of ride-share apps.
Director - Neha Guatam
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Junko
A newlywed girl is left to live with her mother when her husband leaves to find work in India. He gives her a mobile phone as he departs, and this is to be the sole method of communication between the couple. She waits patiently for her husband to call, but it is in vain. As days pass, longingness turns to loneliness, then resignation to resolve. The girl and her mother ultimately find solace in each other in this affecting film about solitude, abandonment, and self-actualization.
Director - Minsho Limbu
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Eid Mubarak
A privileged six-year-old Pakistani girl embarks on a mission to save her beloved pet goat from being eaten on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Azha, only to learn the meaning of sacrifice.
Director - Mahnoor Euceph
Night Time Experience
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6pm-12am: Street market style vendors
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6pm-7:30pm: Showcasing comedians from Desi, MENA, East Asia, and Dallas
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8pm-9:30pm: Showcasing comedians from the Desi community + 1 Dallas special guest
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9:30pm-12am: Contemporary musical performances
6 & 8pm Shows Lineup
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Sureni Weerasakera - Headliner
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Tanveer Arora - Host
Featuring
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Raza Jafri
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Arun Rama
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Zenjiro
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KeLanna Spiller
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Osama Basal
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Barry Whitewater
9:30pm-12am Afterparty
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FolkStory the Rock Band- Headliner
@folkstory_the.rock.band
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Sohana Mansur- Dance+Song Feature
@sohanamansur
Explore More
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Day 2: MENA
2nd day of our Festival and World Kufiya Day! Come explore Middle Eastern and North African Culture and don’t forget your kufiya!
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Day 3: East/SouthEast Asia
3rd and final day of our Festival and Mother’s Day! Come explore East/SouthEast Asian Culture and don’t forget your mom! Mother’s will receive a special gift <3