Welcome to Cincinnati Cultural Initiative (CCI)!
Only
left till our annual
Cincinnati Durga Utsav 2009
The primary objective of CCI is to host the Annual
Durga Festival in Cincinnati. Durga Festival is celebrated during
September-October of every year on an auspicious day according to
the Indian lunar calendar. Celebrated to mark the victory of Goddess
Durga over the tyrant Buffalo-demon Mahishashura, and that of Lord
Rama over the demon king Ravana, the Durga festival over the years,
has become the principal annual festival celebrated by the Bengali
speaking population (Bengalees) all over the world. Through its
celebration and associated activities, CCI will promote the cultural
and educational activities of Bengal and Eastern India, especially
amongst the second and later generation immigrants of Indian origin,
foster a spirit of friendship and cooperation between its members
through social activities, and highlight the cultural heritage of
India, especially Bengal and Eastern India. CCI is organized
exclusively for cultural, charitable, educational and scientific
purposes by supporting networking activities through summer camps,
educational lectures as well as cultural initiatives such as
training for performing arts.
