Today we enjoyed an entrancing performance by a group of musicians and a dancer from Rajasthan, India. The Merasi (which means "musician" in the local dialect) are still considered "untouchables" in the Indian caste system, but when they perform here they receive the admiration and respect that they so dearly deserve. In addition to enjoying their music and dance, students learned about their unique instruments and about their culture.
Folk Arts Rajasthan, the organization that brought the Merasi to our school, was established to preserve traditional Rajasthani music, arts, and culture; provide opportunities for education and empowerment; and facilitate international cultural exchanges of music, dance, and crafts. Among their projects, they have established The Merasi School as a means to combat poverty.
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