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[quote=Anonymous]NP here. I agree with all the others who mentioned Amar Chitra Katha comics. Add to that "Panchatantra Tales" and "Champak". I'm not sure if you get those here, try Amazon or an Amazon.in

Even if she doesn't like to sing, introduce her to Indian music (not just Bollywood - there are so many languages in India). For starters, I recommend any AR.Rahman playlists - he composes in various Indian languages.

Attend Indian music concerts (check Wolftrap)

Watch Indian movies (and again, Bollywood is not the only Indian movie industry. Lots of regional language films which are good)

Celebrate Indian festivals - this needs effort from you OP. There are Holi and Diwali festivals in the DMV. I know there usually is a Holi event in Germantown and a Diwali Heritage Mela in Dulles Expo Center every year. And who doesn't like firecrackers or sparklers? At SBAT temple near Green Meadows Farm, you can register and buy a kit of fireworks and they allow you to use them on site.

SSVT temple has an annual Food Bazaar. I know some people whose kids actually go to SSVT temple (Greenbelt) and Murugan temple(Lanham) not to pray really but for the food in their kitchens downstairs

The Indians who were raised here will be more accepting of a mixed race family and not as cliquish, so try befriending those moms at school.

Language school on Saturdays

I personally don't know, but have heard good things about Chinmaya mission in Silver Spring, Chantilly and a similar one in Baltimore

Have her volunteer at Indian temples (front desk, kitchen) for SSL hours and get exposure to the culture. She may even make Indian friends that way

Most importantly, visit India. How else will she get a feel for the culture? So much to see there. Make sure you visit the North, South and North-East to get a feel for some of the the various cultures of India. India is not just Bollywood and Hindi speaking people. In the North Eastern part of India, you will be surprised to see Indian people who look like Chinese.[/quote]

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