Looking for that special something for the one you love this Valentine’s Day? Why not select a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece of wearable art that will be worn and cherished for years to come? You’ve come to the right place! Utpalasia is launching their Braceletmania event in the Etsy shop just in time for VD! With… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Bracelet Mania
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Cultural Festival 2023
Utpalasia was proud to be a part of the 33rd Annual UMW Multicultural Festival on Saturday. Although the rain drove performances inside, audiences were ready to enjoy Bollywood and Kathak fusion songs along with an Aamaachori – ‘mother and daughter’ – traditional Himalayan folk number. Special thanks to @tasherit.sturmdahal and our partner organization @amindforchange for… Continue reading Cultural Festival 2023
Top 6 Reasons To Invest in Vintage Jewelry
Why buy vintage jewelry when you can get an inexpensive, shiny, perfectly machine-made item for a few dollars? The answer is a bit more complicated than the question. So let’s take a look at why authentic vintage is so desirable. Origin First, consider where and when a piece of jewelry was created. Where an item… Continue reading Top 6 Reasons To Invest in Vintage Jewelry
”Love Yourself” Workshop!
Enjoy a free Bollywood Fusion workshop with us at Pohick Regional Library February 11th and 12th. Our “Love Yourself” fitness and wellness event is just in time for Valentine’s Day. Come along and meet new people, spend some quality time with your loved one, and revitalize yourself in the process! No experience required. Presented by… Continue reading ”Love Yourself” Workshop!
Holiday 2022
Shop our annual sale event on authentic vintage Himalayan wearable art and distinctive handicrafts. Our jewelry offerings are cultural storytelling at its finest and will make a splash at gift time! Wear the past into the future – buy handmade vintage with Utpalasia on Etsy!
Utpalasia in the News
Happy Fall, everyone! As we busily prepare for our upcoming community event on Dec. 3 at Pohick Library – Storytelling Through Dance – we are thrilled to share some other in-house updates with you! Senior dancer and choreographer, Tasherit Sturm Dahal, is in Boston this week at the American Public Health Association’s 150th anniversary conference,… Continue reading Utpalasia in the News
Fall Walk
Join us this Saturday morning, October 22, for a guided mindfulness experience on the trail to beautiful Burke Lake, Virginia. Enjoy the serenity and Fall colors of the woods as we join the members of A Mind For Change Meetup Group in this free event.
15 Years of Utpalasia!
All of us at Utpalasia are thrilled to be celebrating our 15th anniversary serving the Washington, DC Metro area with cultural heritage programs, wellness and social action events, dance and music classes and workshops, and the CID International Dance Certification. Our newest collaboration with A Mind For Change promises even more ways for us to… Continue reading 15 Years of Utpalasia!
Wellness & Self Care
Utpalasia Partners with A Mind for Change We’re super excited to announce our partnership with A Mind for Change, a new Meetup group located in the Washington DC area, offering both in person and online events. Dedicated to ‘a happier and healthier you’, A Mind for Change is a growing multicultural, inclusive community that organizes… Continue reading Wellness & Self Care
Outreach Saturday
Join us July 9, 2022 as we explore traditional music from Southeast Asia. See live demonstrations of Himalayan instruments, learn about scales and beat cycles, discover how music shapes dance forms, and see a variety of dance demos from India and Nepal. The event is free and includes an interactive mini-workshop in folk dance. Location:… Continue reading Outreach Saturday