{"id":171391662,"date":"2025-10-20T04:38:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediamax.design\/gia\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=171391662"},"modified":"2025-10-28T04:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:40:20","slug":"celebrating-bhangra-a-cultural-journey","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/mediamax.design\/gia\/podcast\/celebrating-bhangra-a-cultural-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Bhangra: A Cultural Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode of Sarang Arts for Social Justice, host Anita Vallabh and co-host Manasa Jayanthi engage with Rohit Bhambi, the founder of Boston Bhangra. They discuss the evolution of Boston Bhangra as a community initiative, its impact on cultural identity, and the importance of inclusivity and social justice in the arts. 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They discuss the evolution of Boston Bhangra as a community initiative, its impact on cultural identity, and the importance of inclusivity and social justice in the arts. Rohit shares insights into the challenges of funding and sustainability, the significance of partnerships, and the balance between his day job and passion for dance. 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