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DESI CULTURE GROUP

Kem cho! The Desi Culture Group welcomes you to explore the western Indian state of Gujarat. Enjoy making dhokla, try your hand at tribal Warli art, watch our Labbie moms perform a Bollywood number, and hear inspiring stories of the local Gujju legend—Mahatma Gandhi.  

Intro video 

Get a taste for what Gujarat has in store—the food, the art, and the people.  


World of Warli 

An ancient tribal art based on basic geometric shapes. Give it a try and watch your creative juices flow!


The Great Gujju Legend: Mahatma Gandhi

Gujarat is the birthplace of Gandhi, the backdrop of his famous salt march against the British, and where his humble ashram lives on today.  Listen to Lab students read stories from his life.


 Nagade Sang Dhol Dance Performance 

We may not be together, but we can still dance to the same beat!  Watch our Labbie moms put on a virtual show to celebrate Rites of May.  


Do-the-Dhokla 

A Gujju delicacy unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.  Enjoy for breakfast, as a main course, as a side dish, or as a snack!  


 Learn Gujju:

Want to learn common phrases in Gujju? Download these handy print outs to get started.

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Gujju Emojis

Want to speak some Gujju?  Download fun and customizable Emojis of popular Gujarati phrases, and surprise your friends by texting them something cool in Gujju.  

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