Sangam is an Asian-American community discussion group. The mission of Sangam is to promote discussion on social, political and cultural issues pertaining to the Pan-Asian community.
South Asia Society
The South Asia Society (SAS) is a student organization dedicated to promoting cultural unity and awareness among its members and the University of Pennsylvania community. - email
Bengali Students Association
Founded in 2005, the Bengali Students Association is the University of Pennsylvania’s gateway to Bengali culture. We are most well known for our University City High School Mentoring program in which we mentor and tutor high school students with SATs and college applications. We also collaborate with the Penn Bangladesh Society to showcase Bengali culture and traditions to Penn and the Greater Philadelphia community throughout the year. Additionally, we collaborate with the United Minorities Council during Unity Week and other events throughout the school year. - email
South Asian Law Student Association
SALSA is an organization that serves the South Asian law student community at Penn in a variety of ways: we participate in the various South Asian cultural activities on Penn's campus, sponsor an array of lunches, dinners, and happy hours so as to build South Asian solidarity at the law school, and network with local South Asian professional associations. We also work with South Asian graduate student groups both at Penn and beyond, including those law students affiliated with the North American South Asian Law Students Association (NASALSA). - email
Atma
Atma is UPenn's award-winning, all-female South Asian fusion a cappella group. Since the inception of the group at Penn in 2002, Atma has been most noted for bringing together a wide variety of genres to create a deep and unique sound. Today, the ladies of Atma continue to develop musically, exploring new sounds and ideas and driving performances with expression and personality. - email
Penn Hype
Hype is a co-ed, multi-cultural, performing arts group at the University of Pennsylvania. Comprised of members from different nationalities and dance backgrounds. Hype was formed to incorporate a unique combination of dance and musical elements into each performance. - email
Penn Dhamaka
Penn Dhamaka is the University of Pennsylvania’s first and only all-male dance troupe. Our founder, Milan Vora, brought together a team of nine students sharing a passion for dance in the Fall of 2001. Penn Dhamaka combines Western and South Asian dance styles, aspiring to present a fresh, unique, and innovative fusion of these cultures. email
Penn Sargam
Penn Sargam is the USA's very first student-groups dedicated to promoting Indian Classical Music. Established in 2004, Sargam has grown to include musicians from all backgrounds who share a common passion for Indian Classical Music. - email
PENNaach
PENNaach is the University of Pennsylvania’s only all-female South Asian fusion dance troupe. PENNaach challenges its members to reach high standards of excellence and new heights in the development of their craft. We hope to awaken members to the importance and value of culture, history and tradition as well as instill in them the need for experimentation and discovery through new methods and approaches in South Asian Dance. - email
Penn Masala
Penn Masala, the world’s first and premier South Asian a cappella group, was formed in 1996 at the University of Pennsylvania. With seven full-length studio albums and sold-out performances at universities and venues across the globe, the group has successfully pioneered South Asian a cappella. - email
Penn Masti
Masti means flirtation or mischief, and its members certainly have a healthy dose of each. In addition, Mastifellows love to dance. Masti has recently integrated numerous dance styles such as Bharata Natyam, Bhangra, Filmy, Lyrical, Bachata, and Hip-Hop. - email
PenNaatak
PenNaatak was founded in 1999 by Hareesh Chander and Anita Sreedhar. The purpose of PenNaatak was to perform South Asian oriented theatre. Later that year, the two successfully directed PenNaatak's first show, Tara. Since then, Naatak has grown significantly. - email
Penn QuakeRaas
Garba Raas is an energetic Indian folk dance which originated in Gujarat hundreds of years ago but has now evolved in to a full-fledged competitive circuit. Penn Raas was formed in 2007 and is UPenn's premier garba/raas team composed of both undergraduate and graduate students.
Penn Thillana
Penn Thillana was founded in September of 2005 in order to share various forms of Indian classical dance with the Penn community and beyond. We aimed to create a group where students who had either already practiced or were interested in classical dance could come together to learn from each other's varied experiences. - email
Bryn Mawr College South Asian Women's Association
"We organize various events ranging from community service to religious-cultural affairs, as well as aim to bring speakers to campus whose work pertains to cultural, social and political issues."
Haverford College South Asian Student's Association
"The South Asian Society is an association of students with origins from the Indian subcontinent. SAS strives to create a greater awareness of self-identity to the members of the club as well as increase awareness of the South Asian presence on campus. SAS consists of a diverse group of students who celebrate their own heritage and traditions but also participate in a broader scale of campus-wide and community events. By means of cultural discussions and events, SAS intends to create a space of comfort for students of South Asian descent to ensure their enjoyment and success at Haverford."
Pakistan Students Association at Temple University
"The Pakistani Students Association was founded in 2005 for Pakistani and non-Pakistani students, faculty, and alumni at Temple University. The organization comes together to celebrate the rich and diverse Pakistani culture in Philadelphia. Our organization aims to embrace the spirit of Pakistan with those who share an interest in the social, economic, and political fabric of Pakistan. We seek to educate members about social issues facing Pakistani-Americans and Pakistan as a whole."
PAKSA — Pakistan Student Association at Drexel
"We want to create a sense of unity and pride amongst students and faculty by celebrating the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Pakistan. Our aim is to educate and celebrate Pakistani cultures through social events and community services. We want to provide the essence of Pakistan to the surrounding Philadelphia area while maintaining a balance of cultures for the Pakistani-American members. DUPSA is there to offer a home for students seeking to further appreciate Pakistani customs and interests. And we welcome all students to come celebrate the beauty, music, food, fashion, and colors of Pakistan."
Pragathi at Drexel
"Pragathi is a forum for students to meet and interact at the various events organized through the year. Pragathi works to promote Indian culture among the student population here at Drexel."
Rutger's University South Asia Related Organizations
"A partial list of organizations focusing on cultural, political, religious, or social issues related to South Asia."
Swarthmore South Asian Association DESHI
"DESHI is an organization committed to the social, cultural, and intellectual exchange amongst people with a special interest in South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka)."
Variety of Indian Cultural Expressions (V.O.I.C.E) at Drexel
"Variety of Indian Cultural Expressions at Drexel University was founded to provide a unifying basis from which people may explore the beauty and cultural heritage of India and its people."
